Payroll Analyst I

The Payroll Analyst I is responsible for processing weekly payroll for LB Foster employees in the United States while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.

Responsibilities

Responsible for processing payroll accurately, timely and in accordance to pay policies

Ensures that mandatory and voluntary withholdings and deductions are accurately calculated and reported

Review employee timesheets to verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments

Enter last-minute timekeeping modifications as directed by supervisors and verify the receipt of required backup documentation

Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries timely and accurately

Conduct employment verifications

Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries as needed

Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of changes in FLSA, tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process

Analyze downloaded information for completeness and accuracy

Maintain employee payroll files per company document retention policy

All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

A high school diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred

2+ years of payroll experience is required

Experience with Human Resource Information Systems, preferably Ultimate Software/UKG

Experience processing international payrolls a plus Skills and Abilities

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Ability to work with a sense of urgency and meet strict deadlines

Team oriented with a positive attitude

Ability to work with confidential information

Strong attention to detail Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after start

Market-leading 401(k) program with company match

10 paid holidays per year and PTO accrual

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

100% tuition reimbursement

Career development and advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.