Senior Payroll Analyst (Temporary)

HIGHLIGHTSOn-SiteTemporary ContractorNAHR Payroll LOCATIONEnglewood Cliffs NJStep into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise Lifes Good embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations.Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions Media Entertainment Solutions Vehicle Solutions and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy Jeong-do Management embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of Customer-Value Creation and People-Oriented Management these values shape our corporate culture fostering creativity diversity and integrity. At LG we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment.Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology.At LG we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.SummaryUp to 6 months temporary assignment with HR Payroll team as a Senior Payroll Analyst working onsite 5 days a week Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM EST at 111 Sylvan Ave Englewood Cliffs NJ.The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for accurate timely and compliant multi-state payroll processing. This role serves as a primary owner and subject matter expert for complex payroll transactions issue resolution payroll tax matters reconciliations large-scale data audits vendor escalations and process improvement initiatives. The Senior Payroll Analyst is expected to resolve complex matters with limited supervision assess payroll tax and accounting impacts and drive issues from root cause analysis through documented closure.The ideal candidate is analytical systematic and comfortable working with complex payroll data. This role requires independent judgment advanced problem-solving cross-functional coordination and the ability to mentor or guide junior payroll team members on established processes exception handling and documentation standards.Responsibilities1. Payroll Processing Complex Adjustments and ComplianceProcess and review multi-state US payroll for salaried hourly and other employee populations.Own complex payroll activities including reversals voids post-only transactions retroactive payments overpayments repayments manual checks and off-cycle payrolls.Analyze and process current-quarter prior-quarter and prior-year adjustments with appropriate tax treatment accounting impact and audit documentation.Review payroll inputs exception reports and employee-level calculations before payroll is finalized with emphasis on high-risk or unusual transactions.Serve as an escalation point for complex employee pay issues tax setup discrepancies prior-period corrections and payroll calculation questions.Support federal state and local payroll tax compliance including tax notices amended filings W-2s and W-2Cs.Maintain clear documentation and appropriate controls for payroll adjustments approvals issue resolution and audit support.2. Reconciliation Auditing and Root Cause AnalysisPerform gross-to-net payroll tax 401k benefits deductions garnishments bank funding and general ledger reconciliations.Lead investigation of payroll tax liabilities deposits filings vendor reports and reconciliation variances through resolution.Validate employee and employer 401k contributions against payroll records and retirement plan vendor files.Audit large volumes of payroll data including company-wide employee populations to identify errors missing transactions unusual activity and data integrity issues.Perform root cause analysis for recurring payroll issues and recommend control or process changes to prevent recurrence.Support month-end quarter-end and year-end close and reconciliation processes by preparing analysis resolving variances and explaining payroll impacts to stakeholders.Prepare clear payroll reports and analyses for Payroll Finance Accounting HR leadership auditors and external partners as needed.3. Vendor Stakeholder and Escalation ManagementWork directly with payroll tax retirement plan banking benefits and system vendors to resolve operational filing and data-related issues.Own vendor cases and complex stakeholder issues until fully resolved documented and communicated to the appropriate parties.Partner with HR Benefits Finance Accounting Compensation Legal and managers on complex payroll matters requiring cross-functional coordination.Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on payroll data requirements exception handling control expectations and documentation needs.Escalate high-risk unresolved or compliance-sensitive matters to payroll leadership with clear facts recommended options and potential payroll impacts.4. Systems Automation Process Improvement and Team GuidanceSupport payroll system maintenance testing integrations upgrades and implementation projects.Lead or co-lead payroll process improvement initiatives that streamline work reduce manual effort strengthen controls and improve accuracy.Validate data between HR timekeeping benefits retirement tax finance and payroll systems with focus on integration issues and downstream payroll impacts.Develop practical automation opportunities reporting improvements and responsible use cases for AI-enabled tools within payroll controls.Maintain payroll procedures reconciliation files checklists control documentation and knowledge-sharing materials.Mentor or guide Payroll Analysts on routine processing reconciliation preparation escalation standards and documentation practices.Required QualificationsBachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Human Resources or a related field.5-8 years of US payroll experience preferably in a high-volume multi-state environment.Strong experience with complex adjustments reversals voids post-only transactions overpaymentrepayment processing and prior-period corrections.Hands-on experience with payroll tax 401k gross-to-net bank benefits and general ledger reconciliations.Strong problem-solving critical-thinking root-cause analysis and organizational skills.Ability to audit and analyze large payroll data sets accurately and confidently.Intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills including formulas lookups pivot tables data validation filtering and large-data analysis.Ability to work independently guide issue resolution manage competing priorities protect confidential information and meet strict payroll deadlines.Experience working with payroll or HCM systems hands-on experience with UKG Pro is strongly preferred.Familiarity with ADP Smart Tax Compliance is preferred.Improvement-oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to identify control gaps propose practical solutions and support payroll automation or technology initiatives.This is an on-site position.Preferred QualificationsExperience with payroll system integration implementations process redesign or automation projects.Experience in a public company or Sarbanes-Oxley-controlled environment.Experience in resolving multi-state and local payroll tax notices and compliance issues.CPP certification preferred FPC may be considered with strong relevant experience.Experience mentoring junior payroll team members or serving as an escalation point for complex payroll issues.Recruiting Range90000-115000 USDBenefits Offered Full-Time EmployeesNo-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical dental vision and prescription benefits.Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with several investmentoptions.Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time. Performance based Short-Term Incentives varies by role.Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning social behavioral challenges or developmental disabilities.Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.Benefits Offered TemporaryContractors Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.Privacy Notice to California ApplicantsApplicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at 973-477-7090 orsupportlg4me.freshdesk.com. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries.All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity national origin age disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.In addition to the above LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity equity and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset experience licensure certifications internal equity and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers because we operate in many geographies where applicable the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.