Payroll Analyst

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Position Description Title: Payroll Analyst Department: Human Resources Immediate Supervisor: Director, Payroll and Reporting Status: Salaried Exempt Position Purpose: The Payroll Analyst supports the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees by executing day to day payroll activities, maintaining employee data, and responding to payroll-related inquiries. This role ensures pay is processed in compliance with company policies, federal/state regulations, and established payroll procedures. The Payroll Analyst also provides consistent, high quality service to employees and partners closely with HR, Benefits, and the HRIS team on transactional updates and issue resolution. Principle Accountabilities: Payroll Processing and Execution: - Prepare, process, and audit biweekly and/or weekly payrolls to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. - Enter, validate, and reconcile employee changes, including new hires, rate changes, job changes, and terminations. - Complete pre payroll and post payroll audits to confirm data accuracy and identify discrepancies. - Review and process deductions, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, shift premiums, and other pay components. - E...