Payroll Analyst

​POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Payroll includes work focused on designing and/or ensuring compliance with some/all of the following payroll processes including:

• Calculating gross and net pay amounts (e.g., salary, overtime, shift payments, sales commissions, bonuses, deferred compensation, benefits, tax withholdings, deductions, payroll liabilities, etc.)

• Payroll-specific records maintenance (changes in wage/salary rates; pension, insurance, mandatory deductions; new hires, terminations, leave of absence, etc.)

• Reconciliation of payroll records (e.g., payments, deductions, general ledger entries for wages)

• Payroll data verification and administration

• Monitor and manage payroll legislation compliance

• Answering questions from employees and supervisors regarding payroll matters

• May maintain records on vacation, sick leave, etc.

• Level: An Experienced Professional (P2) applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

Responsibilities typically include:

• Works independently with general supervision.

• Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex.

• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.