Payroll Analyst

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • $24–$26 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

The Payroll Analyst plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for union employees across multiple states. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong knowledge of payroll laws, and the ability to interpret and apply union contracts. The Payroll Analyst will collaborate closely with internal departments, union representatives, and external auditors to maintain compliance and uphold the integrity of payroll operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Process weekly payrolls for assigned groups, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Audit and verify timekeeping records for compliance with company and union standards
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and process adjustments as needed
  • Cross-check other team members payroll entries for accuracy
  • Collaborate with union representatives and management to ensure adherence to union contracts
  • Prepare wires and check requests for weekly, monthly, and quarterly union dues, deductions, and benefit contributions
  • Manage payroll garnishments, including setup, cancellation, and correspondence with agencies
  • Support internal and external audits with required documentation and reports
  • Maintain organized payroll records and filing systems
  • Coordinate with the accounting department to ensure accurate funding, direct deposits, and general ledger reconciliation
  • Update spreadsheets for payroll-related payments and disbursements
  • Verify and log manual checks for accuracy and validity

Minimum Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in a high-volume, full-cycle, multi-state payroll environment
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll tax laws
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
  • 1+ years of experience processing union labor payroll
  • 1+ years of experience using UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) payroll systems
  • Experience preparing and reviewing payroll reports and audit workflows

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • High attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Team-oriented with a positive, professional attitude
  • Ability to stay calm and organized under pressure
  • Commitment to confidentiality and data integrity

Pay Details: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour

Search managed by: Megan Clark

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPhoenix, AZ
Salary$24–$26 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Check Processingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Complianceunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Disbursementsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Fundingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Kronos Productsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Access Databaseunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Payroll Managementunmatched
  • Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
  • Payroll Taxunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Spreadsheetsunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • State Taxunmatched
  • Tax Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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