Payroll Analyst

Trinity Indusries is looking for a Payroll Analyst for our Dallas, TX office.

The Payroll Processor is responsible for the timely and accurate end to end processing of multi-state weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly and off-cycle payrolls. Responsibilities will include payroll tax reconciliations, research and resolution of payroll issues, testing of system changes and participating in projects with payroll impacts.

What you will do:

Ensures all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely, including bank and tax transmissions

Analyzes and resolves payroll processing and system issues

Reconciles and performs validation of payrolls prior to transmission

Escalates critical issues on a timely basis to leadership, and provides recommended solutions

Prioritizes work flow to ensure processing deadlines are met

Performs quarterly tax reconciliation, performs research related to tax notices and is critical to ensuring that year end processing and reporting completed accurately and timely

Understands and complies with payroll controls and maintains supporting documentation in accordance with payroll policies

Performs peer reviews and trains new team members

Prepares reports for management and other key business partners

Participates in projects requiring payroll expertise

Tests system changes in conjunction with quarterly Oracle HCM releases

Complies with payroll policies, practices and protocols

Assists Payroll Sr. Manager with the development and implementation of process best practices

Monitors compliance and peer reviews work of others on the payroll team

Achievement of established SLA’s and KPI’s for areas of responsibility (e.g. accurate and timely payroll)

Drive cost savings and value to the organization through successful project execution

Identifies process improvements and drives execution

Promotes a customer driven service model

What you will need:

5-7 years of multi-state, high volume, payroll processing/analysis experience

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) strongly preferred

Strong analytical and collaboration skills

ADP Smart Compliance and payroll tax experience preferred

Knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: