Payroll Analyst

Saputo • Milwaukee, WI

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Supports the payroll team for all activities involved in the US payroll cycle. Responsible for gathering and reconciling timekeeping data, processing employee payroll changes in Workday, review, and audit periodic payroll reports for their designated US payroll groups. Performs audits of timekeeping data to ensure adherence to Saputo pay rules and other specific federal and state compliance requirements in the US. Responsible to address the non-compliant issues and works with the Payroll Manager and plant HR to resolve. Responsible in ensuring compliance with US Federal, State and local laws when processing payroll. Responsible for processing ad hoc files from 3rd party vendors, such as garnishments and relocation payments. Responsible for auditing union dues and issuing payment for their designated pay groups. Responsible in correcting /communicating any variances and catch-up of dues. Responsible in Auditing /Reviewing integrations between timekeeping and payroll systems to ensure data integrity. Main point of contact with employee inquires and assists with the delivery and communication to plant HR/payroll regarding new payroll processes. Responsible in balancing year-end W2’s, analyzing and issuing of W2C’s if required. Responsible for auditing and processing of off-cycle payments for their designated pay groups. Responsible in gathering payroll data as required for internal and external payroll audits. Responsible in ensuring that the appropriate approvals are received from the sites and performs follow-ups when required. Creates and run various payroll reports in Workday for distribution to the plant HR team. Assists Payroll Manager in evaluating current payroll processes and implement improvements. Other projects as assigned by Payroll Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum five years in US payroll processing for mid to large size companies
• Knowledge of multi-state, multi-jurisdiction environment, taxes and labor for the US
• Analytical thinker and team player
• Experience with ADP (Smart Compliance), Workforce and Workday
• Excellent organizational/communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Excel to include at a minimum Pivot table, v-lookup and some formulas

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Accounting or related field

Responsibilities

• Gathering and reconciling timekeeping data
• Processing employee payroll changes in Workday
• Reviewing and auditing periodic payroll reports for designated US payroll groups
• Auditing timekeeping data to ensure adherence to Saputo pay rules and compliance with US federal and state requirements
• Addressing non-compliant issues and working with Payroll Manager and plant HR to resolve
• Ensuring compliance with US Federal, State and local laws when processing payroll
• Processing ad hoc files from 3rd party vendors (e.g., garnishments, relocation payments)
• Auditing union dues and issuing payment for designated pay groups
• Correcting/communicating any variances and catch-up of dues
• Auditing/Reviewing integrations between timekeeping and payroll systems
• Serving as the main point of contact for employee inquiries
• Assisting with the delivery and communication of new payroll processes to plant HR/payroll
• Balancing year-end W2s, analyzing and issuing W2Cs if required
• Auditing and processing off-cycle payments for designated pay groups
• Gathering payroll data for internal and external payroll audits
• Ensuring appropriate approvals are received from sites and performing follow-ups
• Creating and running various payroll reports in Workday
• Assisting Payroll Manager in evaluating current payroll processes and implementing improvements
• Completing other projects as assigned by Payroll Manager

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

What This Job Offers

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