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As the Payroll Analyst, you will be an individual contributor responsible for the accurate and timely endtoend processing of payroll for assigned employee populations. This role ensures employees are paid correctly and in compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and international SOX Key Controls. The Payroll Analyst partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, Treasury, and external payroll providers to manage the full payroll cycle, resolve discrepancies, maintain auditready documentation, and support continuous improvement through data, automation, and AIenabled tools. Provide a high level of customer service to employees and colleagues.

This role has accountability for the following:

Accurate and timely end to end payroll processing.

Ensure payroll processing complies with applicable federal, state, local, and international payroll and tax regulations.

Maintain strong internal controls, documentation, and audit-ready support in compliance with SOX key controls.

Timely processing of Wage Garnishments.

Prompt responses to Unemployment Claim requests.

Prompt responses to employees and colleagues on payroll-related questions.

Maintenance of effective internal controls and business continuity plans for all payroll procedures
Frequent collaboration on payroll-related interdependencies with cross-functional teams, i.e., Treasury, Finance, and Human Resources, Benefits.

Keeping payroll records organized and compliant with retention policies

Manage Time and Attendance processes, partner with managers and time practitioners to ensure completeness and accuracy of time for payroll processing.

Support configuration testing, audits and enhancements related to payroll and time and attendance systems.
Required Experience, Education, Skills and Competencies

3 years of proven end to end payroll processing experience.

Payroll certification is preferred.

Knowledge of ADP Payroll applications- Vantage, ADP Data Bridge, Vantage ETime, ADP Reporting and Workday a plus.

Proven ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast-paced environment.

Collaborative personality.

Proficient in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and Word and AI enabled tools.

Effective communication skills, e.g., business writing and presentations

Core Behavioral Competencies

Priority Setting - Effectively manages workload, deadlines, and competing payroll cycles to ensure on-time and accurate payments.

Problem Solving - Identifies payroll, time and compliance issues; performs root-cause analysis; and implements effective, compliant solutions.

Learning on the Fly/Self-Development - Demonstrates ability to quickly learn new payroll regulations, systems, processes and AI-enabled tools. Actively seeks to improve skills and knowledge.

Communication Skills - Communicates clearly and professionally with employees, managers, cross-functional partners; builds trust through accurate, timely and transparent communication.

Customer Service Orientation - Provides a high level of service to internal customers; resolves payroll and time issues with empathy, accountability, and follow-through.

Compensation

• The salary for this role will range from 53,130.00 - 85,030.00 USD annual based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc.
• Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.
• Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 10%

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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