Payroll Analyst New

Job Description

• Process weekly multi-state high volume payroll for salaried and hourly employees, full-time and part-time; ensure the accuracy of data entry.
• Process and review all payroll related interfaces.
• Create pay data batches, verify, and reconcile wages and hours from various applications; calculate timecards when needed.
• Interpret payroll policies and procedures to employees at all levels; calculate and process off-cycle manual checks.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, including tracking hours worked, managing deductions, and verifying payroll changes.

• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including taxes, withholdings, and deductions. Stay updated on changing regulations that impact payroll.
• Ensure proper tax filings, review quarterly tax packets, and support audits by preparing payroll documentation.
• Ensure wage garnishments are responded to in a timely manner.
• Produce audit reports, audit registers, and special ad hoc reports.

• Review payroll data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, resolve routine issues, and update/correct pay data as needed; escalate complex issues as appropriate.
• Compile and validate payroll data for reporting purposes, identifying basic trends and variances for review by senior team members.

• Monitor, review, research, and respond to employee payroll inquiries across all levels via email or phone, serving as the primary point of contact and maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Maintain relationships with Operations managers and partner with cross-functional teams (HR and Legal) to resolve payroll issues and ensure timely, accurate personnel and payroll data.
• Support the identification and implementation of process improvements and automation opportunities as directed, including contributing to initiatives that enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Promote a business partner and ownership mindset to the team to prioritize customer service excellence, adaptability and resilience to change and continuous improvement.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Direct payroll experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll experience is preferred.
• Experience with System Implementation or technology changes is preferred.
• Knowledge of UKG Pro is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills using MS Office products including Excel, Share Point, Smartsheet, Outlook, Power Point, and Access.
• Experience using or willingness to learn approved AI/LLM and automation tools is a plus.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to the ever-changing market and Lazer Logistics objectives and goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ethical and integrity code.
• Ability to collaborate and work well in a fast-paced/dynamic team environment.
• Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion with team and vendors.
• Ability to seek and navigate through challenges by maintaining optimism, respect, and dedication to Lazer Logistics' overall purpose and core values.