<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join a manufacturing organization in Rochester, New York. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll across multiple employee groups while ensuring compliance with tax, wage, and reporting requirements. The position works closely with Finance, Human Resources, and external partners to support payroll operations, resolve issues, and strengthen process reliability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 600 employees across multiple U.S. entities, managing different pay schedules for manufacturing and corporate personnel.</li><li>Administer payroll for U.S. employees across three companies, ensuring accurate calculations, timely disbursements, and adherence to established payroll procedures.</li><li>Coordinate Canadian payroll operations on a bi-weekly schedule, ensuring employee compensation is processed accurately and in accordance with applicable requirements.</li><li>Apply prevailing wage guidelines and other specialized wage requirements to ensure proper employee compensation and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Manage payroll tax activities, including tax filings, invoice reconciliation, garnishment administration, and required quarterly and annual submissions.</li><li>Maintain the integrity of Workday payroll functionality by overseeing system settings, troubleshooting configuration issues, and supporting payroll-related integrations.</li><li>Review payroll-related benefit deductions, retirement plan contributions, disability payments, and leave-related adjustments to ensure accurate employee compensation.</li><li>Analyze payroll data, reconcile discrepancies, and generate reports to support financial accuracy, audit readiness, and internal reporting needs.</li><li>Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and third-party providers to address payroll inquiries, resolve processing issues, and ensure consistency across payroll operations.</li><li>Evaluate existing payroll workflows and system capabilities to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, improved controls, and continued compliance with changing regulations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Tess Gilmore with Robert Half is looking for a Payroll Analyst to a join her client's finance team! This role combines payroll administration with general accounting responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with both payroll data and financial records. The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while assisting with reconciliations, reporting, month-end activities, and other accounting functions.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with payroll systems, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Review and validate employee time records, pay adjustments, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee earnings information within payroll and HRIS systems.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, tax withholdings, and payroll-related matters.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and assist with payroll audits as needed.</li><li>Coordinate payroll garnishments, benefits deductions, and other employee withholdings.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers and ensure payroll transactions are accurately recorded.</li><li>Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts, benefits accounts, and general ledger balances.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.</li></ul>