Job Title: Incentive & Payroll Data Analyst
Department: Operations / HR
Reports To: HR Supervisor
Position Summary
The Incentive & Payroll Data Analyst is a critical role responsible for the precise calculation and reporting of performance-based compensation for over 450 employees. This position demands a high level of technical proficiency in Excel, a rigorous commitment to deadlines, and the interpersonal skills to communicate complex pay structures to a diverse workforce. You will be the primary point of contact for all incentive-related inquiries, ensuring that our warehouse and transportation teams are paid accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- High-Volume Payroll Processing: Audit, calculate, and process weekly performance incentives for 450+ employees (including Drivers, Helpers, Selectors, and Warehouse staff) based on complex productivity and output metrics.
- KPI Reporting: Compile and distribute weekly Operations KPI reports to leadership, identifying trends in productivity and performance.
- Transparency & Documentation: Generate individualized pay breakdowns for every employee each payday, clearly illustrating how their performance translated into their earned incentive pay.
- Discrepancy Resolution: Lead the "Root Cause Analysis" for any pay discrepancies. Investigate data errors, determine resolutions, and communicate findings clearly and professionally to both management and the affected employee.
- Employee Relations: Act as the subject matter expert for incentive pay structures. Handle high volumes of employee inquiries with a "firm but fair" approach, ensuring issues are resolved within 24–48 hours. Bilingual in Spanish is beneficial but not preferred.
- Process Improvement: Drive organizational understanding of employee needs by identifying patterns in pay issues and recommending system or policy enhancements to improve the employee experience.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor industry and competitor benchmarks to ensure our incentive programs remain competitive and effective in retaining top talent.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced Excel Mastery: Must be expert-level in Excel (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, If/Then statements, and Data Validation). Ability to handle large, complex datasets without loss of integrity.
- Analytical Rigor: Strong quantitative skills with a "detective" mindset for spotting data outliers or calculation errors.
- Deadlines & Pressure: Proven ability to manage strict weekly deadlines where there is zero margin for error.
- Communication Excellence: Exceptional interpersonal skills. You must be able to explain technical pay formulas to employees in a way that is easy to understand while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Organizational Skills: High level of autonomy and time management. Must be able to pivot between deep data analysis and active employee engagement seamlessly.
Technical Skills & Tools
- Required: Advanced Microsoft Excel, Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite.
- Preferred: Experience with Payroll/HRIS software or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Driscoll Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Wayne, NJ 07470 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
