• Payroll Analyst, Associate

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Our UPMC Corporate Payroll Department is searching for a Payroll Analyst, Associate to join the team! If you have payroll tax experience, then this may be the perfect fit for you!

     

    The Payroll Analyst, Associate is a regular, full-time position that primarily works daylight hours (EST), Monday through Friday. There may be a need to work longer hours during quarter end and year end. A perk of this position includes very flexible work arrangements! You are able to work onsite, at home, or a combination of both throughout the work week.

     

    In this role, the Payroll Analyst, Associate performs analysis, consultation, auditing and other specialized work involved in the administration payroll/tax related practices and procedures. They'll assist with biweekly and monthly payroll processing, calculate and process off-cycle payments, complete ad hoc tax adjustments, assist with audit reports, and so much more!

     

    If you're looking to join a collaborative team that values a healthy work life balance, look no further! Apply online today for your chance to join our team!

    Responsibilities:

    + Perform various maintenance and operational transactions of confidential payroll information

    + Participate in systems upgrade and/or additional applications by performing assigned project tasks and assisting in the planning, development, testing, and conversion activities

    + Identifies, investigates, and resolves moderate to complex questions pay check, tax, or payroll information.

    + Assist in the biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll, tax, and compliance activities

    + Run queries and reports to generate data used for payroll planning, auditing, filing and reporting purposes using PeopleSoft, Kronos, and Excel

    + Responsible for maintaining a thorough understanding of all payroll systems and keep abreast of all relevant laws, regulations, and best practices

    + Identify and resolve payroll issues related to PeopleSoft and KRONOS and advise management of problems as they arise. Applies systems knowledge and functionality when researching and correcting systems related issues.

    + Serve as the Payroll department resource for all payroll operations, tax, and compliance activities needed to support various functional Business Partners (HR, Finance, Corporate Tax, Operations).

    + Performs routine audits and analysis to ensure payroll accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance with established controls

    + Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field required and two years of experience required.

    + OR High School Diploma/GED and three years of professional-level payroll experience required.

    + Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional Certification (CPP) preferred.

    + Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data required.

    + Knowledge of payroll systems, applicable laws and taxes/accounting principles preferred.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran