NA Payroll Analyst

Johnson Controls•Glendale, AZ

19h

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst supports and processes payroll operations for employees across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The role performs payroll reconciliations, audits payroll data, supports union reporting requirements, and partners with HR, HRIT, Finance, and Payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, excels in Excel, has experience with Workday, and understands payroll compliance and reporting requirements. The position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range is $65,000–$80,000, with compensation determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. Johnson Controls may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to help identify and evaluate candidates; hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Requirements

At least 3 years of payroll experience supporting complex payroll environments.
Experience processing or supporting payroll in the United States.
Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data validation, and large data set analysis.
Experience using Workday HRIS and payroll systems.
Experience preparing and managing union payroll reporting requirements.
Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, and payroll controls.
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.
Highly detail-oriented and organized, with strong critical-thinking and investigative skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, compliance, and customer service.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience processing or supporting payroll in Canada and Puerto Rico.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
Experience supporting multi-country payroll operations.
Experience working with unionized employee populations.
Knowledge of payroll tax regulations in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Experience with payroll integrations, reporting tools, and process automation.

Responsibilities

Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
Analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related issues in a timely manner.
Support payroll processing for U.S., Canadian, and Puerto Rico employee populations.
Develop and maintain payroll reports using advanced Excel functions and data analysis tools.
Use Workday and other payroll systems to validate employee data, pay calculations, deductions, taxes, and earnings.
Coordinate and complete union reporting, including benefit, dues, pension, and other contractual reports.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, local, and Puerto Rico payroll regulations.
Assist with payroll tax balancing, quarter-end activities, and year-end processes.
Support internal and external audit requests by providing payroll data and documentation.
Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, Mobility, and Operations teams to resolve payroll issues and improve payroll processes.
Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and controls within payroll operations.
Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information and sensitive company data.