Payroll Analyst

_ Dawn Foods • Jackson, MI

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll processing, payroll compliance, and payroll data integrity. This role performs payroll analysis, audits, reconciliations, and issue resolution while partnering with HR, Finance, and Shared Services to ensure effective payroll operations. The Payroll Analyst handles moderately complex payroll activities and contributes to payroll system support and process improvements across the United States, with exposure to Canadian payroll processes.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience supporting payroll operations across multiple U.S. states in a complex environment.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years of relevant payroll experience is required
• Working knowledge of U.S. payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax requirements
• Experience with payroll systems, timekeeping platforms, and integrations (e.g., ADP, Kronos, Ceridian, SAP, or similar HRIS/payroll systems)
• Experience performing payroll audits, reconciliations, and issue resolution
• Strong attention to detail with solid analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

• Canadian payroll experience across multiple provinces is strongly preferred
• Payroll certification (FPC, CPP, or Canadian payroll coursework) preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Supports and processes U.S. payroll cycles, ensuring accurate and timely execution of bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls
• Assists with payroll compliance activities, ensuring adherence to U.S. federal, state, and local payroll regulations; supports Canadian payroll compliance as assigned
• Performs payroll audits and validations, including payroll registers, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits
• Assists with payroll tax activities, including reconciliations, agency filings, remittances, and year-end reporting (e.g., W‑2, W‑3; exposure to T4/RL‑1 processes)
• Investigates and resolves payroll discrepancies such as pay adjustments, retroactive payments, garnishments, and employee inquiries
• Supports payroll reconciliations, including tax liability balancing, benefit deduction reconciliation, and general ledger alignment
• Assists with payroll and timekeeping system maintenance, testing, integrations, and data validation efforts
• Partners with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Shared Services teams to resolve payroll issues and ensure data accuracy
• Contributes to payroll process improvements, documentation, and standard operating procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce
• Tuition assistance and educational programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees