Position Overview
The Senior Payroll Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the Payroll team as a subject matter expert in payroll and timekeeping systems. This individual is responsible for analyzing payroll data and trends, improving payroll processes, and ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations, including off-cycle adjustments. The role also focuses heavily on reporting, metrics, and cross-functional collaboration with Accounting
This is an in-office position location at 960A Harvest Drive in Blue Bell, PA
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll and timekeeping systems, supporting system maintenance and optimization
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Analyze payroll data and trends to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
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Generate, maintain, and distribute both ad-hoc and standard payroll reports
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Create new reports, dashboards, and data views to support business needs
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Partner with Accounting to support account reconciliations and manage garnishment processing and payments
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Compile and distribute key workforce metrics (e.g., overtime, hours worked vs. budget)
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Support bi-weekly payroll processing, including ensuring timely completion of timekeeping approvals and sign-offs
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Assist in developing recurring and custom reporting with meaningful data analysis
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Contribute to improvements in payroll-related applications to enhance productivity and business operations
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Other duties as assigned by hiring manager
Minimum Qualifications
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Associate’s Degree in Business + 5+ years of payroll experience with systems/IT exposure, or 7+ years of progressive payroll experience with systems/IT exposure
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Strong experience with payroll and timekeeping systems (Workday experience is a plus)
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
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Proven ability to analyze payroll reports and understand how registers and reports tie together
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Experience using web-based tools to research and resolve payroll issues
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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High level of discretion when handling confidential information
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Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
What Success Looks Like
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Accurate and timely payroll processing with minimal errors
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Actionable insights derived from payroll reporting and data analysis
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Improved payroll workflows and system utilization
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Strong cross-functional partnership with Accounting and other teams
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