Payroll Analyst

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Job Purpose and Overview

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll processing, payroll compliance, and payroll data integrity. This role performs payroll analysis, audits, reconciliations, and issue resolution while partnering with HR, Finance, and Shared Services to ensure effective payroll operations. The Payroll Analyst handles moderately complex payroll activities and contributes to payroll system support and process improvements across the United States, with exposure to Canadian payroll processes.

Work Environment & Travel: This is a hybrid role based at the Home Office in Jackson, MI, with up to 10% travel required. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Jackson, MI, to be considered.

What will you do as a Payroll Analyst at Dawn Foods?

• Supports and processes U.S. payroll cycles, ensuring accurate and timely execution of bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls
• Assists with payroll compliance activities, ensuring adherence to U.S. federal, state, and local payroll regulations; supports Canadian payroll compliance as assigned
• Performs payroll audits and validations, including payroll registers, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits
• Assists with payroll tax activities, including reconciliations, agency filings, remittances, and year-end reporting (e.g., W‑2, W‑3; exposure to T4/RL‑1 processes)
• Investigates and resolves payroll discrepancies such as pay adjustments, retroactive payments, garnishments, and employee inquiries
• Supports payroll reconciliations, including tax liability balancing, benefit deduction reconciliation, and general ledger alignment
• Assists with payroll and timekeeping system maintenance, testing, integrations, and data validation efforts
• Partners with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Shared Services teams to resolve payroll issues and ensure data accuracy
• Contributes to payroll process improvements, documentation, and standard operating procedures
• Other duties as assigned

What Does It Take to be a Payroll Analyst at Dawn Foods?

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.

• A high school diploma or GED is required.

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience supporting payroll operations across multiple U.S. states in a complex environment. Canadian payroll experience across multiple provinces is strongly preferred

• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years of relevant payroll experience is required

• Working knowledge of U.S. payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax requirements

• Experience with payroll systems, timekeeping platforms, and integrations (e.g., ADP, Kronos, Ceridian, SAP, or similar HRIS/payroll systems)

• Experience performing payroll audits, reconciliations, and issue resolution

• Payroll certification (FPC, CPP, or Canadian payroll coursework) preferred but not required

• Strong attention to detail with solid analytical, organizational, and time management skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• This position primarily operates in an office or remote work environment, requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use
• Regular use of a computer, keyboard, and telephone is required
• Must be able to read and analyze data on computer screens and reports for extended periods
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching may be required during normal work activities
• Ability to lift or move office materials and equipment up to approximately 10-15 pounds may be required occasionally
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, and other standard office devices, is required
• Occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required for team meetings, training, or project collaboration

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."

About Our Benefits

Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $68,700-$105,800 with bonus eligibility.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 37916