Payroll Analyst, Associate

at  UPMC

Our UPMC Corporate Payroll Department is searching for a Payroll Analyst, Associate to join the team! If you have payroll tax 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. There may be a need to work longer hours during quarter end and year end. A perk of this position includes very flexible work arrangements! You are able to work onsite, at home, or a combination of both throughout the work week.
In this role, the Payroll Analyst, Associate performs analysis, consultation, auditing and other specialized work involved in the administration payroll/tax related practices and procedures. They’ll assist with biweekly and monthly payroll processing, calculate and process off-cycle payments, complete ad hoc tax adjustments, assist with audit reports, and so much more!
If you’re looking to join a collaborative team that values a healthy work life balance, look no further! Apply online today for your chance to join our team!

• 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
• Remit tax payments at the Federal, State, and Local Level based on jurisdiction due date
• Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns at the Federal, State, and Local level
• Resolve employee inquiries regarding their pays, taxation, and W2
• Assist with biweekly and monthly payroll processing for in state and out of state employees
• Calculate and process off-cycle payments
• Complete ad hoc tax adjustments
• Assist team with audit reports to monitor out of state taxation and accurate local taxes
• Process time sheet adjustments and answer general payroll inquiries
• 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.