Analyst - Payroll Operations

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.

Job overview and responsibilities

This position is responsible for the processing, implementation, enhancement, support, and maintenance for Payroll Operations team processing payroll in the PeopleSoft HMRS system. Coordinates and oversees others doing skilled work for all activities and functions related to the daily payroll processing for a large centralized multi-state payroll operation. This position interacts with a cross functional staff as needed from various divisions and external vendors. The projects will involve detailed analysis, statements of work, requirements definition, project management, documentation, supporting staff, testing, training, deployment, and maintenance

Perform a variety of complex payroll functions in the preparation, processing and maintenance of the payroll operations using the PeopleSoft HMRS system

Analysis and consulting with all stakeholders to gather information about business needs and requirements for changes and process improvements

Proactively seeks out opportunities for process improvements for the department

Review and analyze payroll processing functions to ensure accuracy, audit requirements are met and seek process improvements while reviewing and recommending updates leading to best practice operations

Research and provide guidance on issues while working cross functionally within the department and within the company

Plan, assign, develop and direct staff to meet objectives

Drive process improvements on a team and department basis

Understand and research different time and attendance applications and how they interface with PeopleSoft

Run queries and analyze data from PeopleSoft by using pivot tables and lookups as needed

Validate payroll summary, payroll registers and other payroll reports from PeopleSoft and time and attendance systems

Write requirements, run and analyze data for new queries from PeopleSoft

Collaborate with IT to define, write, review and approve requirements for IT changes to PeopleSoft and time and attendance systems

Develop, review and approve testing for IT changes in PeopleSoft and time and attendance systems

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor's Degree or at least 3 years equivalent work experience required

3-5 years prior payroll experience required

Extensive working knowledge of payroll processing, Multi state payroll knowledg Must be highly organized and a team player, Ability to manage multiple projects and high priorities

Strong analytical and problem solving skills,

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job

Ability to drive process improvements on a departmental basis

Ability to multi-task, exhibit leadership skills and excellent verbal/written communications skills

High level of initiative; detail oriented, excellent analytical and interpersonal skills

Excellent time management, follow through and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations in a professional manner

Ability to handle multiple priorities/projects with a high degree of accuracy Strong analytical and problem solving skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills required with a strong attention to detail

Adaptability to changing business environment

Highly proficient in Microsoft

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

3-5 years prior PeopleSoft Payroll preferred

PeopleSoft payroll experience preferred