Payroll Business Analyst

PRIDE Industries•Roseville, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: Under limited supervision, the Payroll Business Analyst performs a variety of payroll tax, accounting, reporting and project management duties. Employees in this job class analyze, develop, implement and administer payroll policies, procedures and systems. This job class requires extensive knowledge of multi-state and federal wage and hour laws, reporting, regulations and compliance requirements and an in-depth knowledge of company and department business systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other related field or a comparable combination of formal education and work experience
Five or more years of payroll processing experience
Three or more years of business operations and operations support experience
Project Management experience
Knowledge of rules and regulations of Section 125 benefit plans, 401K, pension, and other qualified or non-qualified benefit programs
Knowledge of multi-state and federal wage and hour laws and regulations, including interpretations
In-depth understanding of features and functions of an automated payroll system and time collection system
Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from team, customers and others
Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English
Human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with team
Effective customer service skills
Intermediate computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software
Basic mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Demonstrated customer service, problem solving and common sense skills

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional preferred

Responsibilities

Research and analyze complex issues surrounding payroll, payroll tax and accounting processes and systems.
Make recommendations for process improvements efficiencies. Collaborates with IT and other internal departments to test improvements and ensure business requirements are met. Proposes and documents payroll procedures and policy. Creates communication and training plan and implements improvements.
Audit and validate quarterly and annual payroll tax returns; federal, state, local and SUI. Research and resolve tax discrepancies each pay period, including annual W-2 and FICA analysis.
Designs standardized and non-standard external reports for government and regulatory entities, as well as internal reports requested by PRIDE Management team. Works with internal IT department to develop code, as needed.
Coordinates requests for internal and external audits. Reviews requests for data from auditors, state or federal agencies and determines what data to provide. Compiles data systematically, where possible, and reviews for accuracy. Ensures that information is released in accordance with company policy and department procedures.
Assist PRIDE Management team by responding to inquiries about payroll data and procedures. Resolves issues related to compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Designs and produces a variety of payroll, salary, and benefit reports for management. Reviews reports with requester to ensure specifications and determines specific data, formats and formula requirements to meet business need.
Ensures consistent payroll practices are used throughout the company to maintain the integrity of the payroll, time collection, and GL systems.
Performs detailed analysis of data and metrics to identify trends. Create and implement plans to ensure accuracy of processes, techniques, and systems.
Develops and manages payroll projects.
Assist Payroll Manager and internal partners to develop, implement, and communicate new system implementations or upgrades, payroll processes, and procedures.
Conducts periodic system audits to ensure accurate payroll records and to monitor salary and benefit related data.
Reviews and audits database and intranet payroll web content for accuracy and to ensure it properly represents Pride payroll process and content.
Stays up to date on Federal and State regulations to ensure company compliance. Requires independent use of payroll internet resources, seminars and networking with other payroll professionals.
Leads department resources for special projects and process; SQL changes, and other processes, as assigned.
Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.