QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree- BS/BA or equivalent
• 1-2 years of payroll related experience
• Knowledge of payroll platforms (such as Dayforce, ADP, Workday)
• Experience with SAP and/or Salesforce is valuable
• Proficiency with Windows and MS Office including solid knowledge of Excel
• Demonstrated high level analytical and critical thinking skills
• Familiarity with different systems and applications
  At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Payroll department is well-positioned to deliver value to current and potential business, working across geographic boundaries to support Beam Suntory’s global strategy.

• Completing regular payroll processing, quarterly balancing, and annual year-end reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve payroll processing errors and determine root cause
• Primary point of contact for supplying prompt and accurate resolution to employee/partner general inquiries
• Development and testing of payroll system changes for multiple active markets
• Actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives to provide improved service delivery
• Promote effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and vendors
• Support the advancement of automation and analytics to create new value for stakeholders
• Maintain and update standard process documentation
• Assist the Payroll Manager with periodic internal and external audits

Global Business Services aspires to be the Partner of Choice for Suntory, creating exceptional value through the superior delivery of business services and solutions. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for accurate and timely employee payroll, payroll system administration, and resolution for employee inquiries. This individual is responsible for managing a variety of employee-facing tasks for the US, Canada, and the US Virgin Islands. This role requires ownership of tasks pertaining to the assigned areas of responsibility, be proactive in identifying and resolving issues that may impact payroll processes, as well as finding effective and efficient methods to address these challenges. Automation and payroll analysis will be a main focus for this role so a high comfort level with systems will be important. This role will be involved with a variety of activities and projects to support the Global Business Services (GBS) Payroll team. The Payroll Analyst reports to the Payroll Manager in the Louisville, KY office.

• This individual plays a critical role in the flawless execution of employee payroll activities, government reporting, system governance, and audit compliance
• Opportunity to advance career, expanding knowledge in human resources, finance, and project management
• Exposure to a variety of payroll procedures in several countries
• Collaborate with key customers and regional management around the globe, empowered to drive continuous improvemen