Senior US Payroll Analyst - Spencer Thomas Group

Position Overview:
Spencer Thomas Group (STG) is currently looking for a US Payroll Analyst to join our Client's payroll team.

Responsibilities:

• The US Payroll Analyst will lead payroll processing activities for specific payroll groups including the preparation, processing and balancing of payroll.
• Ensures the completeness of information from data interfaces and manual data sources.
• Supports payroll processing activities utilizing internal or external payroll technologies.
• Administers and reviews allowances and withholdings, taxes and other income and deductions.
• Ensures that payroll is prepared according to internal processes and payments are calculated and paid accurately and timely; ensures that proper taxes and other deductions are withheld.
• Reviews the issuance of checks, preparation of off-cycle or replacement checks, and maintenance of payroll system information.
• Reviews the information prepared for general ledger entries and other accounting and financial reporting activities associated with payroll.
• Leads the review and preparation of data necessary for the filing of payroll-related tax returns and miscellaneous withholding forms, ensures generation of year-end reports.
• Serves as an internal and external resource on payroll related inquiries.
• Leads continuous improvement projects and initiatives; supports the development and maintenance of payroll process documentation.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls on payroll systems and compliance with tax and other payroll related legislation.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced payroll administrators.
• May provide supervision to payroll teams including assigning work according to availability, skills, and developmental needs; assesses performance and provides feedback to direct reports.

Required Qualification(s):

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.

Duration: This is a Direct Hire opportunity

Level of Effort:

Working Hours: M-F EST/CST

About Us:
Spencer Thomas Group (STG) is a Professional Services firm that delivers comprehensive business solutions worldwide. Whether it's Global Payroll & Human Capital Management, Organizational Change Management, Enterprise Service Management, or Program and Project Management services, our human-centric methodology RightFIT, delivers extraordinary Customer and Employee digital experiences that advances business priorities.