"Alerted.org

Division Payroll & Benefits Analyst

Description:

Position Title:

Division Payroll & Benefits Analyst - GCF

Pay Rate:

$65,100 - $86,800

_Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range._

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

**Physical Location** :

6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN

The Job You Will Perform:

The Division Payroll Analyst is part of the Global Cellulose Fibers business within International Paper. This position will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation and benefits. This analyst will be the administrator of the payroll system accounting and will ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations. The analyst will also collaborate with HR and finance teams to manage benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, incentive plans and leave policies. This will include analyzing data to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and support decision-making related to compensation and benefits. The key customers are the GCF Finance teams including mill support, Capgemini outsourcing team, Human Resources, Information Technology, and payroll and benefits third party vendors. This position reports to the GCF Manager of Business Accounting.

Payroll:

+ Set-up and maintain the general ledger accounting for the Dayforce Payroll System

+ Prepare and post miscellaneous payroll accruals and adjusting entries

+ Oversight, review and approval of payroll & payroll tax reconciliations

+ Oversight of tax payments and reporting by Dayforce

+ Complete payroll tax audits and address internal and external tax inquiries

+ Payroll error handling and problem solving

Benefits:

+ Prepare and post all benefit accrual entries including health insurance, incentive plans and other miscellaneous accruals

+ Prepare and post all pension service fees amortization, adjustments and various entries

+ Assist with budget assumptions and planning as it relates to benefits accounting responsibilities

+ Oversight, review and approval of employee relocation accruals and various entries provided by Capgemini outsourcing services

+ Support locations, staff groups and third-party administrators with research requests, ad-hoc analysis, and issue resolution associated with departmental responsibilities

+ Oversight, review and approval of account reconciliations

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

+ BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

+ Minimum 3 years of general accounting and business concepts knowledge and experience

+ Strong understanding of payroll and benefit administration

+ Ability to create relationships and liaise with both internal and external customers

+ Working knowledge of SAP

+ Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel

+ Strong analytical skills, organizational skills and priority-setting abilities

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills

+ Ability to identify opportunities and work on process improvements

+ Strong interpersonal skills and customer centric approach

+ Action Oriented, Customer Focus, Dealing with Ambiguity, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, Time Management and Organizational Skills

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper’s GCF business offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, and Paid Time Off.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion.

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our high-quality, superior grade pulps form the basis for diverse applications, ranging from personal care items to specialty materials. We create components for diapers, tissues and feminine care products, as well as sustainable materials for the textile and construction industry. In 2024, IP announced a strategic review of options for the GCF business in keeping with its strategy of focusing on sustainable packaging solutions, which will allow GCF to fully unlock its capabilities to deliver enhanced service and product performance to its customers. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Request an accommodation - +1 877-973-3919

\#LI-CK

Share this job:

Location:

MEMPHIS, TN, US, 38197

Category: Finance

Date: Aug 26, 2025

If you are not finding suitable opportunities, please click below to join our talent community!