Payroll Analyst

DBM Global Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

32d

About The Position

As the Payroll Analyst at DBMG, you will provide hands-on payroll expertise to assist with compliance related to union reporting, payroll tax research, and audit support. The role involves problem-solving and communicating with payroll, human resources, and accounting departments. The position requires as many hours as needed to fulfill daily and weekly obligations. Long days, including evenings and weekends, may be required. The work is indoors and may involve sitting for eight hours or more per day. The employee may occasionally need to stand and lift or move up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualifying disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of related experience; payroll tax experience preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong working knowledge of payroll practices, regulations, and compliance requirements at the federal, state, local, and union levels.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, moderately complex formulas, reconciliations, and data analysis.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain payroll concepts clearly to team members, managers, and external partners.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
Comfort working in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Union payroll processing or reporting experience, including familiarity with collective bargaining agreements, union deductions, and reporting requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
CPP or FPC certification.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager, UKG Workforce Manager, Paycom, or Passport.

Responsibilities

Handle union payroll activities, including reviewing collective bargaining agreement application, payroll system setup, deductions, benefits, and related reporting.
Prepare, review, and track union reports, certified payrolls, and remittance documentation.
Partner with the payroll analyst and payroll manager on payroll tax analysis and reconciliations, including quarterly and year-end tax filings, liability account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Conduct internal reviews of specific or irregular payroll items, such as per diem, allowances, and garnishments.
Assist with operational payroll activities, analysis, and follow-up on complex or time-sensitive items.
Support quarter-end and year-end payroll close processes, including W-2 validation, audit support, and documentation.
Work with Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, and external vendors to research and resolve payroll compliance issues.
Maintain clear documentation supporting reconciliations, audits, and ongoing payroll compliance operations.
Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive payroll and employee data.
Participate in implementing new and revised payroll reporting by analyzing department policies, procedures, and systems.
Perform other payroll-related duties and projects as assigned.