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Job Summary

The Senior Payroll Analyst will be responsible for the accuracy and compliance of tax data for tax processing . In addition, this role will assist as needed with day-to-day payroll activities, payroll processing tasks, tax compliance research, data analysis and varying project participation. They will also work to implement process improvements and payroll best practices.

Responsibilities

• Strong technical and functional payroll knowledge
• Ability to apply expertise of federal, state and local tax compliance and reporting requirements related to payroll.
• Research payroll tax related issues and develop recommendations for management approval.
• Prepare and analyze internal and external request for payroll data.
• Perform in-depth payroll, payroll tax, and quality assurance analysis related to pay policy & practices.
• Working knowledge of Form W-2 reporting, compliance, and mapping of data.
• Participate in analysis and recommendations related to new payroll & tax regulatory requirements.
• Partner with vendors and other COE (Centers of Expertise) to quickly resolve payroll related issues.
• Prepare response to Internal and External audit request.
• Serve as a payroll liaison for HR Business Partners and other Centers of Expertise when payroll integration is required.
• Provide payroll no damage testing and expertise on various projects as required
• Provide input for process improvements and document recommendation.
• Participate in payroll related projects as requested by management.
• Prepare written communications for employees, management, and vendor support centers

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• In addition to required degree, three (3) years minimum of related work experience
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma AND nine (9) years minimum of related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification (CPP/FPC)
• Experience performing in-depth payroll, payroll tax, and quality assurance analysis related to pay policy & practices.
• Experience with federal, multi-state and local tax compliance and reporting requirements related to payroll.
• Experience and working knowledge of Workday Payroll
• Preferred seven (7) years experience in payroll.
• Experience to effectively manage and collaborate in an outsourced vendor relationship.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills required to analyze complex issues, develop logical conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products specifically Excel and using pivot tables
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Experience in working with confidential information, working independently, meeting stated deadlines, under tight timeframes and persistence in completing assignments to the end
• Experience working in a team environment and fostering good relationships with customers, teammates and vendors
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and display effective negotiating skills when dealing with diverse customer expectations.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to Duke Energy Plaza in Charlotte, NC.
• 2 - 3 days per week in the office

Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

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Posting Expiration Date

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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