Sr. Payroll Analyst (Hybrid)

Selective Insurance Company of America•Short Hills, NJ

14h•$66,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Calculates employee wages and makes proper payroll transactions to ensure payroll data is accurate and in compliance with all tax and payroll laws and regulations. Works with payroll vendor to ensure payroll accuracy. Performs edits and controls under the supervision of the Director. Completes all assigned SOX documentation, testing, and auditing. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Note: (For NJ candidates) This role will be located at our future headquarters in Short Hills, N.J. Until the new headquarters is operational, the successful candidate will be offered the ability to work in our Branchville, N.J. location during this interim period.

Requirements

Strong understanding of payroll processes.
Proficiency with MS Suite including Excel and Word required.
Minimum 2 years of payroll/accounting/bookkeeping or systems experience.

Nice To Haves

Report writing experience preferred.
Cognos experience a plus.
College degree in accounting or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops imports to provide to payroll vendor for payroll processing.
Analyzes time entry for completeness and accuracy.
Identifies and coordinates the corrections needed during the payroll processes for all areas including disability, retirement, and benefits.
Reviews employee tax setup for new hires and address changes to ensure compliance.
Reviews and approves new garnishment setups.
Works closely with employees to answer questions and resolve issues.
Verifies payroll accuracy.
Reports issues to payroll vendor.
Reviews issues.
Generates all required payroll reports and maintains payroll checklists.
Performs payroll reconciliations and partners with accounting on any reconciling items.
Maintains payroll records and reports and assists with maintaining government records required for tax or unemployment purposes.
Maintains payroll processing documentation.
Coordinates and approves the adjustments needed to employees’ records for past corrections, tax location corrections, repayment of sign-on bonuses, workers comp, etc.
Generates W-2c’s when necessary.
Performs controls and SOX processes.
Keeps management abreast of any control failures and works closely with internal and external auditors to provide necessary information.
Creates adhoc reports from HRIS for data analysis or audits.
Assists with the validation of year end reporting, tax balancing and W-2 generation.
Supports process efficiency initiatives related to payroll, taxation, or other HR initiatives.