Payroll Systems Analyst II - Hybrid in Monroe, MI

La-Z-Boy, Inc. • Monroe, MI

65d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting the maintenance, enhancement, implementation of the current and future payroll systems, in addition to trouble shooting and resolving one off incidents. This role ensures efficient and accurate payroll processing and reporting for the organization. This role ensures configurations within the system to maintain company policies as well as external rules, regulations and guidelines. Responsibilities include the day-to-day operation of the systems by working with HRIS and IT resources to ensure a stable environment and actively partnering with the payroll team to uncover system configurations that are not conducive to accurate completion of payroll.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in, Business Administration, Information Systems or related field with 2-4 years of experience or equivalent
• Solid understanding of FLSA and US pay regulations
• Strong technical payroll experience with knowledge of the configuration, design and maintenance of Workday, Kronos and ADP and experience troubleshooting these systems
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize tasks
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and understanding of financial processes/concepts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of relational databases and report writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Travel Required: Up to 5%

Nice To Haves

• Experience with payroll processing, manufacturing, bonus and commission pay
• Experience with managing projects with high complexity

Responsibilities

• Lead the relationship with HRIS and IT technical resources and/or system support to identify, troubleshoot and resolve application issues
• Guides initiatives needed to configure, maintain, and resolve issues or defects in a timely and efficient manner with exceptional customer service across all payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Strong comprehension and knowledge of all payroll systems and configurations / set-ups
• Participates in the ongoing requirements which may include discovery, design, configuration, testing, and deployment of reconfigured, or new functionality. Understands the importance of change management to facilitate the transition to new technology and processes
• Responsible for the successful implementation of new functionality and/or processes within project timelines
• Partners with HRIS and IT technical resources and/or system support and represents payroll to identify, troubleshoot and resolve application issues
• Provide insight and recommendations on best practices for configuration of HCM system and new Payroll tools and systems to meet identified business requirements
• Perform systems testing, oversee data conversion, implementation of new systems and interfaces with other systems and locations
• Assist users within Payroll as needed to enable them to utilize all Payroll systems more effectively
• Responsible for validating mass data loads that are submitted to the payroll team to load into HCM systems
• Design system specifications and work with programmers to develop the systems
• Maintain training plans and materials related to payroll systems. Develop, update, and modify tables and reports as needed
• Develop and create reports, design special complex reports as requested, and provide ad-hoc reporting support
• Perform regular audits to ensure policies and procedures are being followed, and provide direction when necessary

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance available
• 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%
• Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks' prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees