Payroll Systems Analyst

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Careers • Hershey, PA

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About The Position

The Payroll Systems Analyst assists with system administration for all payroll and timekeeping platforms. The role ensures that the technical infrastructure accurately reflects organizational policies, business structure, union contracts, and tax-law compliance. The analyst processes payroll, supports the payroll processing team, administers UKG WFM, improves workflows, tests system changes, and provides documentation, audit support, and end-user training. The role also cross-trains in other payroll functions and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; 5 years of relevant work experience may substitute for education.
• Skilled in Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft products, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and formulas.
• Deep understanding of payroll tax compliance, wage-and-hour laws, and payroll accounting principles.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
• Experience working closely with complex payroll systems, such as Workday or UKG system configuration, or HRIS analytics.
• Experience using database reporting tools or writing basic SQL queries.
• Hands-on system implementation or migration experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing, including data validation, variance analysis, and timely distribution of pay.
• Assist management with special projects and reports using Cognos reporting tools and dataviews, including labor, deductions, historical, and forecasted reporting.
• Collaborate with the payroll processing team to resolve complex payroll inquiries and discrepancies for employees and management.
• Assist with the functional administration of UKG WFM, configuring system settings, business processes, pay rules, and hyperfinds to support timekeeping, scheduling, and attendance.
• Identify system bottlenecks, design automated workflows, and eliminate manual payroll workarounds.
• Lead user acceptance testing and validation of software updates, patches, and tax table changes.
• Provide data extracts, audit trails, and documentation for internal or external financial audits.
• Act as Tier 2 technical support for the payroll processing team, working closely with HR, IT, and Finance.
• Write system guides and train end-users on platform updates.
• Cross-train within the payroll department in tip pools, commission calculations, basic timekeeping, and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free admission to Hersheypark.
• Discounts.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first day of the month after starting work.
• 401K contribution.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time