Payroll Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Irving, TX

4d•$65,800 - $98,800

About The Position

Analyzes, audits, reconciles and resolves complex payroll processing and employee payroll issues to ensure smooth payroll processing. Ensures payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state and IRS regulations. Researches and interprets federal and state regulatory requirements and resolves tax, withholding, garnishment, and wage/hour issues for payroll processing. Responds to auditing and regulatory inquiries. May work with system programmers to achieve solutions or administer company payroll system with outside service provider.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent & 4 years of related education, i.e.: business or accounting and/or relevant work experience.
2+ years of payroll experience (or closely related experience in a deadline-driven environment).
Working knowledge of payroll fundamentals and data validation practices.
Familiarity with payroll audits, controls, and compliance practices.
Proficiency in payroll/HR systems and Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to meet SLAs.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
Certified Payroll Professional Certification [2-year completion requirement]
Analytical problem-solving and issue resolution.
Accuracy, data integrity, and strong follow-through.
Clear written and verbal communication.
Time management and ability to prioritize recurring and urgent requests.
Collaboration across payroll, HR, finance, and sector partners.
Discretion in handling confidential employee and payroll data.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience
Prior experience working in a shared service or center of excellence environment

Responsibilities

Load, validate, and track supplemental pay requests, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals.
Analyze payroll discrepancies and perform research on demand to resolve issues and answer questions.
Provide sector point-of-contact (POC) support as needed for payroll processing and issue resolution.
Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers within required SLAs.
Create and/or run basic ad hoc query requests to support reporting needs and research.
Review, analyze, and resolve audit findings during each payroll process; document actions taken and outcomes.
Write test scripts and perform assigned project duties to support system enhancements, process improvements, and departmental objectives.
Calculate and resolve special processing needs (for example: adjustments, off-cycle items, special earnings scenarios) in alignment with policy and compliance requirements.
Maintain accurate records and process documentation and protect confidential payroll and employee information.