Payroll Analyst

Barry-Wehmiller•Clayton, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. The Payroll Analyst, under the guidance of the Payroll Director, is responsible for the administration of the day-to-day payroll operations and accuracy of the payroll system that delivers payroll on a bi-weekly basis. The Payroll Analyst will act as backup for members of the payroll team, and be a resource to employees and perform related duties as required.

Requirements

Experience with high volume, multi-state payroll environment
Experience in coordinating long-term and short-term planning in a fast-changing environment
Ability to work with all levels of management and deal effectively with team members
Have superior organization skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with vendors, management, and team members
Proficient in Word and Excel
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
5-7 years of full cycle payroll processing experience
Deep knowledge with Payroll Tax, Withholdings, Filings, and Correspondence across multiple States

Nice To Haves

CPP/FPC
Preferred Experience with Dayforce Payroll and Workday a plus

Responsibilities

Processes bi-weekly payroll.
Understand the Dayforce payroll system as a Processor
Provide support for ongoing payroll operational activities
Provide payroll process expertise as a project team member on departmental and cross-functional initiatives
Solve a variety of complex problems, conduct research, gather and compile information for reports and analyze results
Regularly review current processes and procedures and make recommendations for improvements to SOP or systems to enhance performance and create efficiencies.
Participate in developing and testing new and/or existing payroll processes and procedures when system and business requirements change
Participate in various payroll audits as required by internal and external audit teams
Research compliance issues, IRS laws and states laws, to provide recommendations for improved compliance on internal payroll and payroll tax processes
Participate in payroll projects and opportunities as assigned
Work closely with the Payroll Team to provide excellent customer service and be back up for payroll processing as needed
Assist in resolving payroll related tax issues with Dayforce and the taxing agencies
Assist with Tax Registrations.
Performs other related duties or projects as assigned by the Payroll Director.