Payroll Analyst I

LB Foster•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst I is responsible for processing weekly payroll for LB Foster employees in the United States while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. Responsibilities Responsible for processing payroll accurately, timely and in accordance to pay policies Ensures that mandatory and voluntary withholdings and deductions are accurately calculated and reported Review employee timesheets to verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments Enter last-minute timekeeping modifications as directed by supervisors and verify the receipt of required backup documentation Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries timely and accurately Conduct employment verifications Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries as needed Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of changes in FLSA, tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process Analyze downloaded information for completeness and accuracy Maintain employee payroll files per company document retention policy All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A high school diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
2+ years of payroll experience is required
Experience with Human Resource Information Systems, preferably Ultimate Software/UKG
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Ability to work with a sense of urgency and meet strict deadlines
Team oriented with a positive attitude
Ability to work with confidential information
Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience processing international payrolls a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for processing payroll accurately, timely and in accordance to pay policies
Ensures that mandatory and voluntary withholdings and deductions are accurately calculated and reported
Review employee timesheets to verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments
Enter last-minute timekeeping modifications as directed by supervisors and verify the receipt of required backup documentation
Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries timely and accurately
Conduct employment verifications
Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries as needed
Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of changes in FLSA, tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process
Analyze downloaded information for completeness and accuracy
Maintain employee payroll files per company document retention policy
All other duties as assigned.