Payroll Analyst

East Penn Manufacturing Company • Lyon Station, PA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

East Penn is a stable, essential employer with over 75 years of expertise in sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing. The company is committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors employee contributions and fosters long-term careers. East Penn utilizes AI tools in the initial application review process, but all final hiring decisions are made by human teams. This Payroll Analyst position is located in the Corporate Office in Lyon Station, PA, and is responsible for accurately processing complex payroll and related data to ensure timely and correct employee payments while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role is crucial for strengthening processes, documentation, and compliance within the Payroll Department.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Payroll
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Payroll function
• Ability to analyze problems and strong critical thinking skills are essential
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail is critical
• Dependable and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills ; a team player with proven ability to work across functional areas
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and delegate (when appropriate) to manage time efficiently and to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel required

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in accounting or business preferred
• Preferred working knowledge of Dayforce or another automated payroll system
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suite preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll related information with plant administrative staff, Medical and Personnel
• Review and verify timecards, approvals, and payroll data, investigating and resolving discrepancies between EICS and WFM
• Review payroll data to ensure compliance with company pay policies not automated in Dayforce
• Prepare, validate, and manage payroll import processing for various bonuses and incentive payments to ensure accuracy
• Manage manual payroll processes requiring calculation of earnings in accordance with company policies; create adjustments and process updates as needed
• Audit payroll data prior to processing to identify and correct errors, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely employee payment
• Respond promptly to pay-related inquiries from employees and support staff, demonstrating a strong sense of urgency and commitment to timely resolution
• Enter and process payroll adjustments in WFM to resolve pay issues, including corrections originating from EICS
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Review and audit payroll data to ensure accurate tax treatment across jurisdictions and subsidiaries
• Assist with quarter end and year end reconciliations, filings, and W 2 processing
• Maintain and update payroll policies and workflow documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Prepare and deliver financial and payroll data for audits and ad hoc requests
• Participate in cross functional projects based on organizational priorities
• Other duties and assignments as requested by management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities
• Annual bonus program for all

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED