Payroll and Tax Analyst

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

1d • $74,300 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll and Tax Analyst is part of Ford’s U.S. Employee Payments Team and is responsible for accurate, timely employee compensation and payroll compliance for U.S. employees. The role processes and validates time and pay across multiple platforms, manages payroll records, responds to employee inquiries, and applies federal, state, local, and UAW pay rules. It requires knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes and collaboration with HR, external service providers, Labor Affairs, and finance teams.

The position supports payroll tax and deduction work, year-end processing and W-2 issuance, UAW CBA bonus plans, tax compliance initiatives, and the launch of the Oracle Cloud payroll system. It also supports implementation of a new hourly timekeeping system and other payroll compliance programs. The work requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This is a hybrid position based at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, with an onsite requirement of at least four days per week.

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience processing and/or calculating payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Payroll tax experience.
• Familiarity with payroll software or systems, including Oracle Cloud or a similar payroll system.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to stay current with legislative and regulatory updates and payroll best practices, including FLSA and FMLA topics.
• Understanding of accounting principles, including debits, credits, general ledger, and month-end and quarter-end close.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, multitask, and change priorities quickly.
• Proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and analytical abilities.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Familiarity with timekeeping software or systems.
• ADP Smart Compliance software experience.
• International tax experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Experience with Alteryx or similar advanced automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll in accordance with federal, state, regional, and UAW CBA pay guidelines, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Follow detailed payroll runbooks and assist with payroll-run audits, including pre-validation of data.
• Execute payroll runs and other processes using Oracle Cloud Payroll.
• Review post-pay-period variance analyses for earnings, tax deductions, and other pay elements, and prepare explanations of variances when needed.
• Prepare balance-adjustment and W-2/W-2C statistics for quarterly operational review metrics and presentations.
• Prepare current-year payroll balance adjustments and prior-year W-2 corrections, coordinating with relevant payroll, cash application, receivables, HR, and help-desk teams.
• Assist with year-end W-2 processing by coordinating required information with internal HR groups and external partners, maintaining the year-end task timetable, and auditing payroll records and W-2s.
• Maintain accurate paid-time-off plan configurations and balances for statutory plans and UAW CBA plans.
• Assist with supplemental unemployment payments in five states in accordance with UAW CBA guidelines.
• Assist with payroll-related implementation of a new hourly timekeeping system.
• Research and resolve discrepancies and respond promptly to internal and external audit requests.
• Support internal business partners with implementation of new or changed FLSA, FMLA, and other payroll-compliance requirements and programs.
• Troubleshoot system issues and test configuration changes.
• Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives by identifying and correcting inefficiencies.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up child care.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree