Payroll Analyst

firstPRO360 is seeking a Payroll Analyst for a contract to hire opening in Alpharetta.  Awesome company and lots of growth potential!  

What you will be doing:

• Process weekly multi-state US payroll and Canadian payroll for salaried and hourly employees, full-time and part-time; ensure the accuracy of data entry.
• Monitor, review, research and respond to inquiries from employees across all levels via email or phone.
• Process and review all payroll related interfaces.
• Create pay data batches, verify, and reconcile wages and hours from various applications; calculate timecards as needed.
• Maintain close relationships with area managers, operations managers, and general managers; assist them with payroll inquiries.
• Interpret payroll policies, procedures and garnishment orders to company employees of all levels.
• Calculate and process off-cycle manual checks to ensure all Federal and State law requirements are met.
• Process new hires, leaves of absence, and termination pay according to state law.
• Review audit reports, audit registers, and special ad hoc reports.
• Process all garnishment orders received according to State law and timeline.
• Work closely with human resources ensuring personnel data is received timely and accurately and properly entered within ADP to ensure the employee can punch and report time.
• Partner with other departments (i.e., HR, Legal, Operations, Benefits) to maintain strong inter-departmental relationships and ensure a high level of employee experience and satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred but not required. A minimum of 0-1 years payroll experience will be considered in lieu of Degree.
• 1-3 yrs of Payroll experience is required.
• Strong analytical skills using MS Office products including Excel and Power Point.
• Experience with System Implementation or technology changes a plus.
• Strong understanding of Federal and State payroll and garnishment laws per the Fair Labor Standards
• Detail oriented, be a self-starter with a positive and “can-do” attitude.
• Good problem-solving and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with all levels within the company.