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Payroll Analyst

Diocese of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2026

The Payroll Analyst supports the Director of HR & Compensation in payroll administration. This individual will be responsible for payroll processing of multi-location parishes and schools, including maintenance and new hires.

Responsibilities

  • Payroll processing, including Masterfile changes and new employee maintenance
  • Prepares checks and preview registers for distribution to parishes and departments
  • Weekly downloads and backup from ADP
  • Support parish payroll needs, new hire paperwork, deductions, rate changes, and reporting
  • Prepare monthly payroll bills and journal entries
  • Create appropriate journal entries for disability checks
  • Enters 3rd party sick pay
  • Verify mileage logs and adjust payroll figures as necessary
  • Format and prepare custom reports
  • Update and maintain salary scales annually
  • Maintain communication with employees regarding inquiries and issues
  • Liaison with ADP for company setup changes, banking changes, and stop payments
  • Perform other duties as needed assigned

Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or other related field required
  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in payroll processing, including significant experience using ADP Workforce Now
  • Minimum one (1) year of intermediate level MS Excel experience required
  • Minimum two (2) years of high volume, multi-location payroll processing experience strongly preferred
  • MS Office skills required
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to maintain strict confidentially

The Catholic Center offers free parking, paid holidays, a 4 day workweek and generous PTO and benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • Office

Experience:

  • Payroll: 5 years (Required)
  • ADP Workforce: 2 years (Required)
  • Microsoft Excel - Intermediate Level: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buffalo, NY 14203

Salary : $25 - $30

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