Payroll - Senior Analyst
About The Position
Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is seeking a Payroll - Senior Analyst based at its North American headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio. A hybrid work schedule is available. The role supports accurate and compliant payroll operations by managing specialized payroll activities and resolving employee issues. It administers employee overpayments, supports wage and tax statement inquiries, coordinates garnishment processing, and maintains accurate time and labor data. The Senior Payroll Analyst contributes to continuous improvement by identifying ways to enhance processes, strengthen controls, reduce manual effort, and improve the employee payroll experience. The role also partners with stakeholders on payroll projects and initiatives to implement new processes, systems, and compliance requirements that support operational excellence and sustainable business results.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- At least 3 years of experience working in finance or HR.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and technical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines with flexibility.
- People and influencing skills to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, including external parties.
- Strong learning agility.
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must currently be located within a 50-mile radius of Beachwood, Ohio; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographical limitation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365 tools.
Responsibilities
- Manage employee overpayments by reviewing exceptions and resolving overpayment items to support accurate payroll processing.
- Resolve employment tax inquiries related to annual wage and tax statements.
- Coordinate employee garnishments by gathering, organizing, and submitting information for processing.
- Maintain accurate time and labor data by processing historical corrections and reviewing pending workforce management issues.
- Identify opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen controls, reduce manual effort, and improve the employee payroll experience.
- Partner with stakeholders on payroll projects and implement new processes, continuous improvements, systems, and compliance requirements.
Benefits
- Health and Welfare benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
