Admin - Analyst Payroll

Ensure the most efficient means are employed to produce an accurate timely payroll as well as providing up to date guidance on potential impact to management and employees.
Key Responsibilities:
Independently seek develop and propose improvements to efficiently process highvolume biweekly payroll cycle including overseeing system upgrades releases patches enhancements and new versions in either areas:
Developing spreadsheets for independent determination of payroll requirements (e.g. LOAs retroactive termination payments anticipated severance payments and garnishments) that cannot be handled by the system; this includes ongoing reviews of compensation payments prior to system entry.
Time Management System (TMS): Identifying business solution improvements; establish vendor requirements to ensure the delivery of solutions
Lead portions of projects including developing and delivering training communication and ensuring adoption by users
Develop and analyze queries and ad hoc reports to meet data request specifications from internal and external sources as well as determining most efficient and effective software for report production
Determine need for and provide guidance to employees to ensure their understanding of a variety of payroll implications e.g. multistate taxation relocation LOA
Represent Edwards to thirdparty vendors to ensure services provided meet company standards
Other duties as assigned by leadership

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Accounting Computer Systems or related field 4 years experience in Payroll analysis required

Additional Skills:
Proven expertise in MS Office Suite and payroll related systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
Proven success adhering to and leading project schedules and managing moderate sections of projects
Demonstrated problemsolving and critical thinking skills Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
Advanced knowledge and understanding of payroll analysis
Advanced understanding of payroll principles practice and standards
Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Good leadership skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization to influence change
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Ability to assess risks analyze situations and determine next course of action
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Must be able to work in a team environment including interdepartmental teams and representing the organization on specific projects
Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships