• Senior Payroll Analyst

    Liberty Bank (Middletown, CT)


    At Liberty, we strive to maximize our impact and exceed goals by investing in our teammates to deepen our relationships in the workplace and communities we serve. We take pride in promoting a socially responsible and sustainable future through initiatives and investment.

    SUMMARY OF THE JOB:

    Reporting to the Manager of HRIS, Benefits & Operations, the incumbent is responsible for the preparation and processing of the bi-weekly payroll and all associated, ancillary tasks. Will assist with the coordination and completion of annual bank-wide processes including HR budget, performance & merit special compensation programs.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    + Supports all tasks associated with the timely preparation and processing of the Bank’s bi-weekly payroll processing; payout of incentives, commissions, special monthly payroll, and other bonus/stipends.

    + Completing tasks and audits as outlined in the Payroll Processing Manual and Payroll Processing Checklist; including balancing, payroll taxes, uploading files to vendors, completing G/L ‘tickets’, and G/L interface file.

    + Performs the calculation and processing of ‘off cycle’ pays for corrections, terminations, and special requests.

    + Maintain the GL account mapping of payroll expenses and liabilities and reconcile monthly. Ensure that all payroll wages and deductions are properly set up to comply with federal and state tax regulations and FLSA overtime calculations. Compile and report workforce data as required by state and federal agencies.

    + Supports the bank’s HR budget process, maintaining the budget database, creation of worksheets for distribution to collect budget data, entry of budget data, running reports, and analyzing data.

    + Provides support for the Bank’s Annual Performance Review processes. Ensure that all employees are assigned to the appropriate manager and assist managers as needed throughout the process. Process bonus payroll annually to include: EPIP, Discretionary EPIP, SLIP, CIP and RSIP.

    + Responsible for assisting with writing policies, procedures, and training materials.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management preferred or equivalent work experience.

    + Minimum of 5 years of experience processing payroll using an HCM system as well as general knowledge of state and federal labor laws, tax regulations and tax reporting.

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas, etc)

    + Proven analytical and critical thinking skills

    + Strong organizational skills

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    + General Office Equipment

    + Keyboard Dexterity

    + Lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.

    + Prolonged Sitting and Standing

    COMPLIANCE:

    Acts affirmatively in all activities under his/her control in conformance with the Bank’s Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Fair Lending Programs to achieve the Bank’s goals and objectives. The bank shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, and continue to recruit, hire, train and evaluate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or veteran status.

     

    Liberty Bank is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is the policy of Liberty Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    Job Details

    Job Family Administrative

     

    Job Function Staff

     

    Pay Type Hourly