Payroll Analyst I

We are seeking a Payroll Analyst I who will be responsible for the analytical, statistical and accounting functions of Payroll Shared Services. This position applies a comprehensive understanding of payroll regulations, accounting practices and data processing applications to ensure the accuracy and completeness of payroll financial data. It requires a demonstrated ability to identify and extract critical data elements for analysis and subsequent reporting to demonstrate compliance with internal and external policy and regulations. This position works in collaboration with internal users of SAP payroll data explaining accounting transactions, providing additional data when needed and resolving any issues and discrepancies that may exist.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform analytical reviews and reconciliations.
• Prepare account analysis, accounting entries and financial reports to ensure payroll information is accurately posted to the financial ledgers.
• Provide financial reporting support to departments; prepare complex FLSA data analysis to ensure SAP pay calculations are accurate and in compliance with federal regulations; perform periodic internal audit and analysis of payroll processes and provide supporting statistics.
• Collaborate with staff and/or management in the development, testing and documentation of revisions to existing procedures and implementation of new processes.
• Oversee the collection and setup of international health system employees in SAP to ensure proper processing and withholding of payroll taxes and I9 compliance.
• Respond to email and phone inquiries.
• Provide payroll processing and backup assistance for the weekly, bi-weekly and semimonthly payrolls.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
• Two years related experience.
• If the Bachelor's Degree is in an unrelated field, three years of progressively responsible experience is required.
• Additional education may substitute for the required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula (18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience).

• Ability to develop financial analysis and reporting, identify and resolve problems during payroll processing, work well under pressure and meet deadlines, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Be knowledgeable of current rules and regulations pertinent to payroll, retirement and benefits and given the nature of the data, maintain confidentiality.
• Have an aptitude for numbers and math and an extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word.
• Be able to work independently and with others, have excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Should be able to occasionally provide direction for payroll staff and part-time student help.

Classified Title: Payroll Analyst I
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC
Starting Salary Range: $53,800 - $94,400 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F/8:30-5:00
Exempt Status:Exempt
Location:Hybrid/Eastern High Campus
Department name: Payroll Shared Services
Personnel area: University Administration