Lead Payroll Analyst

Ford • Dearborn, MI

4d • $112,680 - $212,760 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Payroll Analyst role oversees the end-to-end payroll operations, including assurance of accurate and timely processing of employee payments, and compliance with labor legislation and tax requirements.
Key duties include managing payroll transactions in Oracle-cloud system and various payroll integrations (including benefits, timekeeping, vehicles program, banking/ACH file transmissions, tax filing, printing, others). It also includes the management of cost accounting reconciliation and leading a payroll group performing these activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 4+ years of experience in payroll management, with a strong understanding of U.S. payroll laws, including FLSA.
• Proficiency in payroll software(s) and Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• One of the following designations: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), CPA, Enrolled Agent, etc.
• Experience with multi-state/jurisdictions payroll.
• Familiar with some international payroll requirements, specifically to assist with matters regarding Canadian Commuter Employees and/or International Service Employees.
• 4+ years of payroll experience with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Tools)and basic level of knowledge of SharePoint.
• Good interpersonal skills – mature in handling complex interactions, & ability to develop a strong connect with work partners on/off location
• Basic accounting principles and ability to understand impact to financials. Accounting principles are concepts such as debits, credits, general ledger entries and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Oversee the end-to-end processing of payroll for all U.S. employees, including salary, hourly, bonus, and other special payments.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to tax laws, complying with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding payroll, taxes (W-2s), and employee deductions.
• Data Accuracy: Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any payment discrepancies or issues related to pay slips, direct deposits, leaves, timekeeping, overtime/shift premiums, benefit/contribution deductions, and/or tax withholdings.
• Systems Management: Design and maintain payroll systems, including timekeeping, data entry processes, and payroll inbound and outbound integrations.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Lead, train, and mentor a team of payroll specialists.
• Reporting: Generate reports for management regarding payroll expenses, tax liabilities, deductions, and other key metrics.
• Collaboration: work with other internal skill teams (HR, Finance/Accounting, Manufacturing, Legal, Tax, etc.) and external partners in the resolution of payroll matters.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level