Payroll Analyst

OPENLANE•Carmel, IN

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst executes accurate, complete biweekly payroll processing for assigned OPENLANE locations in accordance with corporate guidelines. The role maintains payroll data and records, processes payroll changes, and updates records in the payroll system in accordance with law and company policy. It also handles wage garnishments, child support orders, and tax levies; reviews and audits wage and tax reports; and supports audits by resolving discrepancies and providing documentation. The Payroll Analyst reconciles time-off balances, generates custom payroll reports as needed, and participates in Workday system testing for projects or new requirements. The position calls for experience with large-volume payroll processing, payroll compliance, and record maintenance, along with careful attention to accuracy, deadlines, and communication with HR partners, employees, and managers.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in large-volume payroll processing.
High school diploma or GED.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax rules and garnishment compliance.
Strong organizational skills and a proven track record of meeting strict payroll deadlines.
Excellent communication and customer service skills to support field and corporate HR partners.
Experience with payroll processing, payroll compliance, and record maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Workday payroll software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
Previous experience in a multi-location corporate or automotive environment.

Responsibilities

Execute accurate and complete biweekly payroll processing for assigned OPENLANE locations in accordance with corporate guidelines.
Maintain payroll data and records, and make timely updates within the payroll system as required by law and company policy.
Enter and accurately maintain wage garnishments, child support orders, and tax levies.
Periodically review and audit quarterly and annual wage and tax reports for accuracy.
Support internal, external, and corporate audits by resolving discrepancies and providing necessary documentation.
Reconcile time-off balances and generate custom payroll reports as needed.
Conduct Workday system testing for projects or new requirements.
Communicate with corporate and field HR staff and serve as a resource for employees and managers.
Meet payroll and year-end tax document deadlines.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions and FSA options in the US.
Immediately vested 401(k) with company match in the US, or RRSP with company match in Canada.
Paid vacation, personal, and sick time.
Paid maternity and paternity leave in the US.
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D in the US.
Robust Employee Assistance Program.
Employer-paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs.
Opportunities to expand skills and share knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization.
Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement.