Payroll Audit Analyst

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Payroll Audit Analyst processes biweekly payroll by reviewing timesheets for accuracy and proper approvals and verifying data integrations between timekeeping and payroll systems. The role reviews and verifies employee status changes, including pay rates, job titles, department transfers, and position status changes, and calculates and processes off-cycle payment requests. The position also conducts payroll audits, responds to employee and former employee inquiries, communicates with external agencies, and supports compliance with applicable payroll regulations. It provides documentation to auditors and performs administrative and clerical work such as preparing reports, running queries, and maintaining records and tracking information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of experience in payroll, finance, accounting, or a related field.
Extensive knowledge of payroll practices and regulations, including local, state, and federal laws and requirements, including FLSA, DOL, IRS, and ERISA guidelines and standards.
At least 2 years of experience with automated timekeeping systems.
Ability to resolve routine timekeeping issues.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications; Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access are identified as examples.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with hospital employees, vendors, and the public.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and cultivate strong customer service relationships.
Ability to multitask while investigating and resolving routine payroll issues.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to type at least 30 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
Human Resources and/or payroll experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

Responsibilities

Enter data into computerized payroll systems to process biweekly payroll, including updating and adjusting employee pay and deduction records based on changes to deductions and other eligible earnings.
Review timesheets for accuracy and proper approvals and verify data integrations between timekeeping and payroll systems.
Review and verify employee status changes, including pay rates, job titles, department transfers, and position status changes.
Calculate and process requests for off-cycle payments.
Perform biweekly audits to support efficient and accurate payroll processing.
Communicate with external agencies regarding employee status and respond to legal requests.
Respond to employee and former employee inquiries using current and historical timekeeping and payroll system data.
Research IRS and FLSA regulations as needed and implement changes to ensure compliance.
Provide audit documentation and worksheets to internal and external auditors in response to inquiries and investigations.
Perform administrative and clerical duties, including customer service via phone, email, and case management or ticketing systems; prepare reports; run queries; and maintain records and tracking information using spreadsheets, timekeeping systems, and payroll reporting tools.