Payroll Analyst

Old Republic Title•Minnetonka, MN

9d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst serves as the subject matter expert for UKG Business Intelligence (BI) reporting, system upgrades, and process improvements. This role partners closely with Payroll, HR, and cross‑functional teams to streamline payroll processes, ensure data integrity, and support accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations. The position plays a critical role in end‑to-end testing, analytics, and continuous system optimization to support error-free releases and enhancements. Position is hybrid and requires minimum 2 days a week in office (Minnetonka, MN or Roseville, CA)

Requirements

Minimum of 4+ years of relevant payroll, HRIS, or systems experience.
Advanced proficiency with HRMS platforms, including UKG and Workday.
Advanced expertise in UKG BI Reporting.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
Proven ability to gather, interpret, and analyze data to improve HRIS and payroll processes.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while managing tight deadlines.
Experience working with integrated payroll systems and cross‑platform data flows.
Extensive knowledge of payroll processes, including preparation, balancing, reconciliations, and internal controls.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws.
Familiarity with SOX internal controls and audit requirements.
HRIS and Payroll Systems: UKG, Workday
Workday reporting and payroll system integrations (UKG)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas)
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
CPP or FPC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for data interactions and integrations between HRIS and payroll systems.
Lead and support the review, testing, and implementation of Payroll/HRIS integrations, system upgrades, patches, configuration changes, and enhancements.
Analyze HRIS and payroll performance metrics; troubleshoot and resolve application and integration issues to ensure optimal system functionality.
Partner with Payroll to support payroll processing audits and ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
Manage and execute payroll and HR analytics projects, delivering actionable insights to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Perform application upgrades and provide training and technical support to end users.
Develop, implement, and continuously optimize HRIS and payroll processes to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Collaborate with HRIS, Benefits, HR Business Partners, Finance, and other stakeholders to streamline payroll processes and maintain regulatory and policy compliance.
Identify process gaps and inefficiencies; recommend and implement effective solutions.
Research, analyze, and resolve complex payroll issues, including reconciliations, overpayments, taxation, finance-related adjustments, and system discrepancies.
Document processes, procedures, system configurations, and testing results.
Assist with maintaining payroll policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX documentation, and audit requests.
Conduct ongoing system and integration audits to ensure data accuracy between payroll and HRIS platforms.
Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year-end payroll reporting activities.
Serve as payroll processing backup for Payroll Specialists as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
Fertility and Family Building Benefits
Paid Disability benefits
Paid time off programs
11 Company paid holidays per year
Flexible spending account
Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets