Senior Payroll Analyst

Gentex Corporation

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Payroll Analyst supports and optimizes payroll operations across domestic and international locations. The role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing; compliance with federal, state, local, provincial, and international regulations; payroll system administration; reporting and analytics; internal controls; and continuous process improvement. The position serves as a liaison among Human Resources, Accounting, Tax, Benefits, Finance, and external payroll providers. It is an onsite position in Holland, Michigan and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of progressive payroll experience.
Experience processing multi-state payroll.
Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage and hour compliance.
Experience with Workday Payroll, ADP, UKG, Ceridian, or similar systems.
Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and complex formulas.
Experience with payroll reconciliations, audits, and controls.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
Canadian payroll experience.
Multi-country payroll experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting SOX-compliant environments.
Experience with HRIS/payroll system implementations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate payroll operations across multiple legal entities and countries with HR, Benefits, Accounting, and external payroll providers; review payroll registers and perform variance analysis before payroll release.
Validate earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, bonuses, equity compensation, and fringe benefit reporting.
Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2s, T-4s, ROEs, tax reconciliations, and regulatory filings.
Perform complex payroll calculations involving expatriate assignments, relocation reimbursements, stock compensation, and supplemental earnings.
Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, maintain SOX-compliant controls and documentation, and support internal and external audits.
Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll tax, wage and hour requirements, and reporting obligations.
Maintain payroll procedures, narratives, and process documentation.
Serve as a Workday and related payroll systems subject matter expert, partnering with HRIS and IT on enhancements, integrations, testing, and implementation projects.
Identify automation opportunities and lead process improvement initiatives.
Support payroll system upgrades, acquisitions, and global expansion, including new payroll entities and international payroll requirements.
Develop payroll dashboards, metrics, and management reports; analyze trends in labor costs, overtime, payroll taxes, and benefits.
Reconcile payroll accounts with general ledger balances, analyze payroll expenses, and identify risks or unusual trends.
Support financial close activities through accurate accruals and account reconciliations.
Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives and provide training and guidance to payroll specialists and HR partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.