Payroll Analyst

CMA CGM•Houston, TX

29d•$67,000

About The Position

Responsible for processing payroll for an assigned area. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED.
Minimum four years SAP related experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business publications, technical procedures, payroll tax regulations, and governmental guidance at the federal, state, and local levels.
Ability to analyze moderately complex administrative and payroll data, including organizing, preparing, and coding payroll information, supporting payroll tax reconciliations, and preparing summary reports with a high degree of accuracy.
Demonstrated accuracy in data entry and reconciliation activities, including validation of earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals to support payroll calculations, adjustments, and tax-related reconciliations.
PC literate with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables), internet and web-based tools, and SAP payroll modules; experience reviewing payroll and tax data within SAP or downstream vendor systems preferred.
Capable of communicating and interacting effectively with multi-functional and diverse stakeholders, including the ability to respond to employee inquiries and partner with HR, Finance, and vendors on payroll and tax-related questions.
Ability to develop, document, and follow payroll processes and procedures, including those related to tax validation, audits, and compliance controls.
Proven organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and payroll cycles in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated capability for independent problem-solving, including researching and resolving payroll and payroll tax discrepancies.
Ability to recommend practical solutions to recurring payroll or tax-related issues while adhering to established governance and controls.
Strong understanding of garnishment laws
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Nice To Haves

FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification

Responsibilities

Process weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for assigned employee populations using SAP SuccessFactors payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of earnings, deductions, and taxes.
Support payroll tax processing activities, including validation and reconciliation of federal, state, and local tax withholdings, agency payments, and adjustments, in coordination with Payroll Tax, Finance, and external vendors.
Execute payroll internal control processes and perform payroll audits to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot payroll schemas, rules, wage types, payroll infotypes, personnel areas, and cost centers to ensure ongoing system accuracy and stability.
Investigate payroll discrepancies, tax variances, and system errors; perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Collaborate with HRIS, Finance, Benefits, and external IT or payroll vendors to support payroll interfaces and implement payroll-related system updates or changes.
Responsible for processing payroll for an assigned area. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.
Ensure data accuracy across payroll interfaces (SAP to ADP, Finance, and Benefits) and produce SAP payroll and tax-related reports for management and internal and external audits.
Audit and monitor PTO plans related to employee setup, changes, and terminations, and research and respond to employee payroll and tax-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Benefits

competitive Paid Time Off
401(k)
health insurance
employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.
Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.