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Payroll Analyst

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in US
Mid level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in US
Mid level
The Payroll Analyst will execute payroll operations for salaried and hourly employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting audits, reconciling payroll data, and addressing employee inquiries. The role involves managing payroll in Workday, supporting tax filing, and implementing process improvements.
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Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Payroll Processing: Execute day-to-day payroll operations for both salaried and hourly employees across multiple states, ensuring accurate and timely processing of wages, tax withholdings, and deductions.
  • Workday Payroll: Manage payroll within the Workday system, including data uploads, system audits, and integrations, ensuring the system accurately reflects employee payroll details.
  • Multistate Payroll Compliance: Ensure payroll processing is compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, handling complex payroll tax matters and staying current with changing legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Audits and Reconciliation: Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy. Reconcile payroll data, including wages, benefits, deductions, and tax withholdings, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Payroll Tax Filing Support: Collaborate with tax specialists to assist in ensuring compliance with tax regulations in all applicable states.
  • Process Improvements: Identify and recommend process improvements within the payroll function to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Employee Support: Address employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and taxes, providing timely and accurate responses.

Qualifications:

  • Experience:
    • 3+ years of experience running payroll from end to end, with a strong focus on multistate payroll.
    • Expertise in using Workday for payroll processing, including performing audits and handling integrations.
  • Knowledge:
    • Comprehensive understanding of payroll processes, federal/state tax regulations, and compliance standards.
    • Familiarity with ADP Smart Compliance or similar payroll tax compliance tools is a plus.
  • Skills:
    • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple deadlines.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Must know how to work with pivot tables and V-look Ups
  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.

Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

  • 18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown 
  • 12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday 
  • Medical – four options  
  • Dental 
  • Vision 
  • Life & Disability (company paid) 
  • Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account 
  • Retirement plan with company match 
  • Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid) 
  • Volunteer Time Off 

Supplemental Benefits:

  • Wellness program
  • Alternative medicine options
  • Pet discounts
  • Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

  • Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs 
  • Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents 
  • Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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