Position: Sr. Payroll Analyst

Reports to Title: Head of North America Payroll

Department/Division: Finance

Primary Work Location: Bloomington, MN

Job Code/Classification: Exempt

Position Overview

Responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for US locations. Support and manage system integrations of Payroll, HRIS, and Time & Attendance systems. Provide day-to-day customer support to managers and staff relating to utilized systems and processes.

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

* Responsible for Payroll, HRIS, and Time & Attendance systems with ADP EV6, ADP Workforce Manager and Workday.

* Maintain the functionality and reliability of the systems to ensure applications meet the needs, requirements, and objectives of the company.

* Process biweekly US payroll.

* Critically review payroll and HRIS procedures.

* Oversee future development activities, including system upgrades and implementation of additional applications and functionality.

* Leads the planning and execution of human resources system projects, business requirements, business processes and workflows, system configuration and changes, controls, and security.

* Manage payroll exceptions to standard policies. Ensure policies are adhered to regarding all payroll and personnel matters.

* Work with peers to set technology priorities and conduct long term planning.

* Ensure processes are effective in meeting customer's expectations and are operating efficiently.

* Conduct internal system audit for data integrity.

* Ensure data is accurate and complies with Government Agency guidelines.

* Analyze work process design and flow.

* Manage interfaces between vendors and systems.

* Develop reporting and analytical needs for the business, including developing regularly-scheduled reports and ad-hoc reporting.

* Create training materials, guides, and documentation.

* Provide end user training.

* Provides daily support, including researching and resolving HRIS problems, unexpected results or process flaws. Main point of escalation for Payroll/HRIS team to ensure resolution.

* Ensures system compliance with data security and privacy requirements.

* Maintain knowledge of trends and developments of providers, vendors and technology to ensure greater efficiencies are achieved and best practice operations.

* Serve as backup to other Payroll positions

* Additional projects, as assigned

Competencies (Knowledge and Skills needed for this position.)

* Computer experience in Microsoft Excel and Word

* Must be detail oriented and highly organized.

* Previous experience training, coaching and developing team members

* Broad understanding of all aspects of payroll, accounting and HR departments in a manufacturing and service company

* Strong organizational skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills

* Flexibility in work schedule with ability to work longer days during payroll deadlines and year-end processing

* Prior system conversion experience a plus.

* Follow the HR policy including all company and department policies and procedures

* Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal and / or communicated by management

* Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism

* Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers and business partners

* Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete position responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development

* Safeguard sensitive and confidential Company information

Desired Qualifications

Preferred Education:

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business or Human Resources; or equivalent work experience and knowledge.

Experience:

* 7 years of related payroll experience in a multi-state/country environment.

* Prior system conversion experience a plus.

* Specific training in HRIS, Payroll and Timekeeping Systems

* Computer experience in Microsoft Excel and Word

* Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) desired

Travel: N/A

Other: N/A

Other Information

Direct reports: No

Indirect reports: No

Working Environment: Home and Office Work Environment - Hybrid

Physical Demands: Standing, Sitting, Typing

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Monday - Friday standard business hours. Hours may vary.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GN Hearing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity in the workplace. GN Hearing openly supports and is fully committed to the recruitment, training and promotion of all individuals, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender, maternity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law or ordinance. Founded in 1869, GN group today operates in more than 90 countries across the world and has more than 6,000 employees. View The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement.

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Disability Accommodation

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail bloomington-humanresources@gnresound.com. This email is provided for the purpose of supporting applicants who have a disability that prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Emails left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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