Time Keeping Analyst
Talascend is currently seeking a Time Keeping Analyst for a contract opportunity with our client in Detroit, Michigan.
Overview
The role involves performing business process functions necessary for processing salary and hourly payroll and timekeeping. The applicant should be comfortable exercising a high level of independent judgment in matters of a difficult and involved nature.
Responsibilities
- Ensures timely and accurate payrolls are prepared and delivered
- Ensure payroll is compliant with Federal and State tax regulations
- Assist in managing 3rd party contracts
- Maintain a cohesive work relationship between multiple 3rd party vendors
- Initiates and ensures accurate and timely system implementation of payroll process changes
- Networks and collaborates with colleagues, third parties, and other departments to achieve desired business results
- Keeps up-to-date on technical aspects of payroll processes to identify and anticipate impacts on systems and processes
- Proactively identifies process improvement opportunities and leads change
- Extracts, verifies, analyzes and presents data for management decision making
- Provides internal and/or external financial analysis and decision support
- Ensures compliance with internal controls requirements
- Leads and/or assists with special projects and global initiatives as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting Required
- Prior Payroll/Timekeeping experience required
- Open to 2-4 years of experience also
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of Payroll & Timekeeping systems and processes
- Knowledge of US payroll taxes and remittance
- Ability to work under pressure and balance many projects at one time
- Highly developed computer skills especially Microsoft Excel
- Ability to lead small project teams and work independently
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and team building skills
- Possesses a strong understanding of corporate/unit personnel policies and labor agreements
- Travel Requirements: None
Preferred Requirements
- Strong accounting background (SAP knowledge preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Banking/Taxes and Garnishment regulations
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM, Hybrid: Tues, Weds & Thurs in office
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.