Payroll and Tax Analyst

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

6d • $74,300 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company’s U.S. Employee Payments Team is hiring a Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation. The role manages payroll functions, including calculating pay, withholding taxes, maintaining payroll records, responding to employee inquiries, and complying with payroll regulations and UAW pay rules. The position processes and validates time and pay across multiple platforms and requires an understanding of end-to-end U.S. payroll processes, accurate data management, and timely payments. It collaborates with HR, external service providers, Labor Affairs, and finance teams.

The analyst will work with Ford payroll taxes, deductions, year-end processes, W-2 issuance for U.S. employees, and bonus plans defined in the UAW CBA. The role also contributes to tax-compliance initiatives and implementation of the Oracle Cloud payroll system. It is hybrid, with a requirement to work onsite at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, at least four days per week. The position is classified across salary grades 6–8, with stated ranges from $74,300 to $166,200 depending on the applicable grade and candidate qualifications. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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 keep abreast of legislative and regulatory updates and payroll best practices, including FLSA, FMLA, and related compliance topics.
• Understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, general ledger, and month-end and quarter-end close.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, multitask, and adapt to changing priorities.
• 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.
• Experience with ADP Smart Compliance software.
• International tax experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential.
• 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 Payroll Runbooks and assist with payroll-run audits, including pre-validation of data.
• Execute payroll runs and related processes using Oracle Cloud Payroll.
• Review post-pay-period variance analyses for earnings, tax deductions, and other pay elements, and prepare explanations when needed.
• Prepare operational review metrics and slides related to balance adjustments and W-2/W-2C statistics.
• Prepare current-year payroll balance adjustments and corrections to W-2s for prior tax years, including unearned wage repayments and tax corrections or refunds, in collaboration with relevant internal teams.
• Assist with the year-end W-2 process by coordinating with internal HR areas and external partners to ensure payroll records and W-2s include required information.
• Maintain the timetable and checklist tracking year-end W-2 tasks and their timely completion.
• Conduct audit reviews and testing to verify the accuracy of employee payroll records, including W-2s.
• Maintain accurate paid-time-off plan configurations and balances for statutory plans and plans defined in the UAW CBA.
• Assist with supplemental unemployment payments for five states under UAW CBA guidelines.
• Assist with payroll-related implementation of a new hourly timekeeping system.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond promptly to internal and external audit requests.
• Assist business partners with implementing new or changed FLSA, FMLA, and other payroll-compliance topics and programs.
• Troubleshoot system issues and test system configuration changes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and correcting inefficiencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave and new-parent ramp-up programs.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Employee and family vehicle discount program 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 time between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

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