PAYROLL ANALYST, ASSOCIATE - UPMC : Job Details

Our UPMC Corporate Payroll Department is searching for a Payroll Analyst, Associate to join the team! If you have direct payroll processing experience, then this may be the perfect fit for you!

The Payroll Analyst, Associate is a regular, full-time position that primarily works daylight hours, Monday through Friday. A perk of this position includes very flexible work arrangements! You are able to work onsite or fully remote with this opportunity.

In this role, the Payroll Analyst, Associate will serve as a department resource for all payroll operations, tax and compliance activities. They'll assist in the biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll, tax, and compliance processing. They'll run queries and reports to generate data used for payroll planning, auditing, filing and reporting purposes. Additionally, they'll provide excellent customer service when responding to inquiries and handling payroll adjustments, and they'll actively participate in various dynamic department and organization wide projects.

If you're looking to join a department with great leadership, work-life-balance, and a robust career ladder, look no further! Apply online today for your chance to join our team!

**Responsibilities:**

+ Perform various maintenance and operational transactions of confidential payroll information

+ Participate in systems upgrade and/or additional applications by performing assigned project tasks and assisting in the planning, development, testing, and conversion activities

+ Identifies, investigates, and resolves moderate to complex questions pay check, tax, or payroll information.

+ Assist in the biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll, tax, and compliance activities

+ Run queries and reports to generate data used for payroll planning, auditing, filing and reporting purposes using PeopleSoft, Kronos, and Excel

+ Responsible for maintaining a thorough understanding of all payroll systems and keep abreast of all relevant laws, regulations, and best practices

+ Identify and resolve payroll issues related to PeopleSoft and KRONOS and advise management of problems as they arise. Applies systems knowledge and functionality when researching and correcting systems related issues.

+ Serve as the Payroll department resource for all payroll operations, tax, and compliance activities needed to support various functional Business Partners (HR, Finance, Corporate Tax, Operations).

+ Performs routine audits and analysis to ensure payroll accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance with established controls

+ Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field required and two years of experience required.

+ OR High School Diploma/GED and three years of professional-level payroll experience required.

+ Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional Certification (CPP) preferred.

+ Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data required.

+ Knowledge of payroll systems, applicable laws and taxes/accounting principles preferred.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

+ Act 34

**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**