Senior Human Resources Analyst - Payroll/Hris

Cabarrus County•Cabarrus County, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Cabarrus County Government Human Resources Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join their dynamic HR Operations Team in a Payroll Data Entry role. This position is ideal for someone with experience processing high-volume payroll transactions, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring accuracy within HRIS and payroll systems while demonstrating a strong commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and exceptional attention to detail. The successful candidate will accurately process and enter payroll-related transactions, maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism, demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills, work efficiently while meeting deadlines, provide excellent customer service to employees and departments, and be willing to take on challenges and contribute to continuous process improvement. The Senior Human Resources Analyst - Payroll/HRIS performs responsible and complex technical and professional work in the administration, auditing, and processing of County payroll personnel transactions. This includes entering, reviewing, and maintaining payroll-related personnel actions within HRIS/payroll systems, such as salary changes, position changes, leave actions, deductions, supplements, and other compensation-related transactions. The role ensures compliance with County policies, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), federal and state regulations, and established payroll procedures. The employee serves as a liaison between Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, and departmental staff to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee pay and personnel data. This work requires a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, independent judgment, and attention to detail, performed under the regular supervision of the HR Operations Manager.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Resources Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three (3) or more years of experience processing, auditing, and entering payroll, compensation, leave, attendance, and personnel-related transactions, including payroll processing and managing pay changes.
Considerable, progressively responsible experience in payroll administration, HR operations, HRIS/payroll systems administration, or related functions.
Working knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, policies, leave administration, attendance tracking, and payroll processing procedures.
Thorough knowledge of modern personnel and management principles, practices, and techniques; insurance and benefit programs; County policies, procedures, and regulations; federal and state employment laws; and position classification, pay policies, and employee relations.
Working knowledge of office equipment and computers and applicable software applications.
General knowledge of the organization and functions of County government.
Ability to understand and administer personnel regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to research, compile, evaluate, and analyze financial, technical, and other data.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to attend work regularly.
Thorough knowledge of payroll administration principles, practices, and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of human resources policies and practices; leave and attendance administration; compensation and personnel transactions; insurance and benefit programs; and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FLSA.
Knowledge of County policies, procedures, and governmental payroll operations.
Working knowledge of computers, office equipment, spreadsheet applications, HRIS/payroll systems, and related software applications.
Ability to accurately process and audit payroll and personnel transactions.
Ability to interpret and apply payroll and human resources policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to research, compile, analyze, and maintain payroll, financial, technical, and personnel data, records, and reports.
Ability to identify discrepancies and recommend process improvements and streamlined workflows.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with employees, departments, and leadership.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, manage multiple priorities, and maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to report to work consistently, maintain punctuality, and meet established attendance and scheduling expectations to support critical payroll operations and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or SHRM-CP/PHR certification
Experience in public sector or local government HR/payroll
Five (5) or more years of experience processing, auditing, and entering payroll, compensation, leave, attendance, or personnel-related transactions

Responsibilities

Applies technical and professional expertise to Human Resources and payroll administrative processes.
Researches and resolves payroll discrepancies.
Prepares, analyzes, verifies, and maintains payroll, attendance, personnel, and compliance records and reports.
Processes personnel actions and payroll transactions affecting employee status and compensation.
Interprets and applies personnel policies, payroll procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Conducts audits and supports compensation and classification-related activities.
Assists with system testing and process improvements.
Identifies opportunities to streamline payroll, attendance, and HR operational workflows while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and effective service delivery.
Processes payroll adjustments, retroactive pay, and final pay calculations.
Calculates and processes employee wages, bonuses, and supplements based on company policies and regulations.
Serves as a point of contact for employee payroll and HR inquiries.
Maintains accurate records of employee payroll information such as salary changes in the personnel files.
Responds to employee inquiries and researches payroll-related issues in a timely manner.
Assists the Finance Department with audits to ensure proper payroll procedures and compliance with internal policies.
Maintains employee records in HRIS (e.g., NeoGov, Munis) ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Assists in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures; assists departments in compliance.
Assists with onboarding and preboarding processes, including data entry, and document tracking, and keying new hires.
Analyzes complex employee issues and provides guidance as needed.
Maintains accurate records and files; prepares files for retention and destruction; maintains confidentiality.
Performs advanced functions in HRIS including system maintenance and creation of complex queries and reports.
Develops employee training programs.
Collaborates with HR, Finance, and departmental staff to resolve discrepancies.
Provides training or guidance to managers on timekeeping and payroll procedures.
Supports cross-functional HR Operations initiatives and process improvements.
Develops forms, databases, presentations, etc. in both written and electronic formats.
Prepares various correspondence, reports, forms, brochures, flyers, and other written materials.
Completes special projects as assigned.
Seeks professional development through trainings, meetings and other opportunities to serve the HR profession.
Performs related tasks as required.