Payroll Analyst III
About The Position
The Payroll Analyst III ensures compliant payroll processing for subsidiaries. The role handles complex day-to-day payroll tasks, including payroll maintenance, timekeeping support, payroll processing, tax administration across multiple jurisdictions, and liaison work between TINA and subsidiaries. The position processes payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees across varied pay frequencies and U.S. locations, resolves payroll issues, supports accounting inquiries, administers garnishments, and completes recurring reports. It also contributes to company planning and merger and acquisition activity as needed. The role is based on a hybrid schedule: in person at the Columbus, Indiana office, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Travel within North America may be required up to 10% or as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or a related business field.
- Strong preference for 5–10 years of previous payroll processing experience.
- Strong technical skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, especially formulas, charting, and pivot tables.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and practices.
- Ability to proactively identify problems, resolve issues, and update processes as needed.
- Initiative to take on new projects, learn new systems, and stay informed about changing regulations.
- Ability to exercise judgment and make sound decisions quickly while interpreting company policies.
- Ability to sit or stand throughout the workday as needed, walk periodically, reach above shoulder height or below the waist, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to concentrate, read, and comprehend complex data; frequent handling of documents and use of a computer and telephone.
- Ability to drive safely and hold a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.
- Experience using an HRIS system preferred; ADP Lyric is the current system of record.
Responsibilities
- Process accurate, timely exempt and non-exempt payroll for multiple payroll frequencies and U.S. locations in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Enter payroll maintenance provided by subsidiary companies into the ADP platform each pay period.
- Oversee the timekeeping process in conjunction with subsidiary timekeeping processes.
- Review audit reports and verify payroll preview calculations.
- Ensure payroll processing complies with applicable laws and company policy.
- Troubleshoot and resolve payroll-processing issues.
- Handle payroll inquiries from subsidiary HR personnel and associates.
- Assist the accounting department with General Ledger inquiries and balancing issues.
- Respond to tax notices promptly and set up new tax jurisdictions as required.
- Process off-cycle checks for special pay runs.
- Administer employee garnishments using ADP Full Garnishment Services, ensuring accurate setup, processing, and regulatory compliance.
- Complete daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting according to departmental requirements.
- Exercise discretion when policy does not specifically address a situation and ensure compliance with company guidelines.
- Participate in short- and long-term company planning and recommend strategic HR items in the Hoshin process.
- Support merger and acquisition activity as needed.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
