NA Payroll Analyst

Johnson Controls•Glendale, WI

2d•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

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 works with HR, HRIT, Finance, and Payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely processing. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, skilled in Excel, experienced with Workday, and knowledgeable about payroll compliance and reporting requirements. The position also supports payroll tax balancing, quarter-end and year-end activities, internal and external audits, and process improvements. It requires maintaining the confidentiality of employee payroll information and sensitive company data. The role is hybrid, as indicated by the job posting’s #LI-HYBRID designation.

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 analysis of large data sets.
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.

Nice To Haves

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 with Canada and Puerto Rico payroll.
Experience working with unionized employee populations.
Knowledge of payroll tax regulations in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Experience with payroll integrations, reporting tools, and process automation.

Responsibilities

Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related issues in a timely manner.
Support payroll processing for employees in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
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.
Prepare and submit union benefit, dues, pension, and other contractual reports.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, provincial, local, and Puerto Rico payroll regulations.
Assist with payroll tax balancing, quarter-end activities, and year-end processes.
Respond to 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 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.