Payroll Analyst Jobs

• Complete jurisdictional setups, changes and deletions
• Resolve discrepancies referred by government, state and local agencies
• Review for auditing/compliance setting up and processing garnishments, child support orders, bankruptcies and levies
• Develop/suggest/participate in the implementation of process improvements for efficient payroll processing and assist with review of tax amendments
• Lead implementation of process improvements in the Payroll functional area to continuously improve efficiency and customer service
• Complete tax jurisdiction setups to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Review for approval biweekly journal entries into month end allocations
• Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques and apply good judgment in setting schedules and risk taking
• Independently determine general approach and specific solutions to technical problems
• Serve as a subject matter expert in payroll processing and time/attendance processing activities
• Conduct assessments and recommend methods to address problems and implement payroll related solutions to achieve HR tactical goals
• Assist with training and mentoring less experienced team members
• Create and/or provide requested reports using ADP Reporting or Kronos reporting tools
• Exemplify Garmin's Mission, Vision, Values & Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibit a desire to see Garmin succeed
• Provide guidance, counsel, and information to associates on complex payroll related questions
• Review compliance for multi-state taxing jurisdiction and reporting
• Monitor/process restricted, deferred and special stock options to ensure all are accurately updated for W-2 reporting and assist with specialty payroll items impacting W-2 reporting
• Manage resources to meet goals and lead assigned payroll and/or benefits initiatives with client group
• Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced team members to ensure compliance with HR related legislation and policies with oversight from payroll leadership and legal
• Collaborate with ADP and handle responses to agency tax audits
• Maintain, update and ensure execution of proper payroll and tax procedures
• Ensure compliance with HR related legislation and regulations and Garmin HR/Payroll policies with oversight from HR management/Legal
• Work collaboratively and professionally with other Garmin associates and perform as a solid contributor on cross functional teams to achieve goals
• Ensures that payroll tax procedures are compliant with all governmental regulations
• Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities

Benefits Specialization: This role may have the opportunity to perform the following benefits related functions in lieu of, or in addition to the Essential Functions noted above:

• Collaborate closely with outside payroll/benefits vendors including coordinating with third party administrator/insurance carrier to resolve enrollment or billing discrepancies
• Gather and review information required for audit purposes
• Complete 401k audits and discrimination testing
• Ensure compliant reporting of benefits
• Participate in review of the 401k confirmation for TRP
• Leverage expertise to resolve any discrepancies for all benefits/401k issues
• Manage administration of employer provided benefit plans including calculation and reconciliation of benefit plan bills and set up of deductions using ADP software

• Demonstrates proficient advanced knowledge in the use of data, evidence-based research, benchmarks, payroll and business metrics to make critical decisions
• Serves as leader for demonstrating effective time management, organizational, and follow up skills with a keen attention to detail/quality and being team oriented/possessing a positive attitude
• Applies broad-based payroll knowledge to business needs in a proactive manner and determines best practices to support organizational direction
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR Master’s Degree in HR, Business or related discipline AND a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Demonstrates an effective track record with mentoring or training less experienced team members including compliance with HR/Payroll related legislation, practices, processes/procedures, programs, and technologies
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge and possesses a minimum of 3 years experience processing payroll, leveraging knowledge of payroll compliance and payroll taxing regulations
• Must possess previous experience and commitment to maintaining confidentiality regarding business and Human Resources matters
• Demonstrates leadership presence with securing management support
• Must possess demonstrated effective presentation skills and public speaking ability
• Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems and mentoring others on effective problem solving
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task and provides training to less experienced team members on achieving this skill
• Demonstrates the ability to assess business situations and recommend suggestions for improving business results and team execution of Payroll strategies
• Must demonstrate proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of the organization, business, operations, industry and key organization metrics
• Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills including fluency in the language of business administration and senior leaders
• Proven reputation as an approachable and effective Payroll professional serving associates and the organization
• Demonstrates consistent focus on accountability/achievement of HR/Payroll strategic and tactical goals with proven track record in delivering high quality solutions on time/within the budget

• FPC or CPP designation
• Previous experience using ADP payroll software
• Previous experience with implementing and/or upgrading payroll or HRIS software
• Previous experience processing payroll for 1000+ employees
• Previous experience using Kronos Workforce Central Time/Attendance software