Senior Regional Payroll Analyst

Regional Payroll Analyst Job Summary: The Regional Payroll Analyst role entails ensuring that all weekly and monthly payrolls required for Panasonic Avionics are processed, audited, funded and delivered to employees in the applicable region accurately and promptly. Responsibilities include analyzing and reconciling data issues affecting payroll and actively participating in the design and implementation of new Regional payroll systems and processes. Major Responsibilities: Description % of Time Payroll Processing and Accounting:  Work with in-country vendors to ensure monthly payrolls are accurately completed per payroll schedules for Panasonic Avionics employees. Monthly payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees where in-country vendors are not used. Ensure accurate and timely accounting, recordkeeping, and management of payroll-related data and reports; perform audits and reconciliations of payroll information and systems. Process manual checks, voids, stop pays, direct deposit reversals, and payroll adjustments as necessary. Ensure time cards for employees are approved in payroll system according to pay schedule. Ensure all payroll systems are configured properly and efficiently to assure accurate gross to net processing, including all earnings, statutory tax withholdings, and deductions. Analyze and resolve payroll issues related to tax, general accounting, regulatory requirements, benefits, time reporting, and labor agreement matters. Develop and run ad-hoc, audit, and post-payroll reports. Prepare monthly payroll reports for Finance. Partner with Finance Team on the preparation of all payroll journal entries posted to general ledger; assist team members on the reconciliation of the general ledger for all payroll-related entries. Reconcile monthly transactions and money transfers to pay institutions. Process money judgment documents and responses as required. Issue and record adjustments to pay, related to previous errors or retroactive increases. 50%  Payroll Support:  Develop and maintain payroll-related content in PAC Employee Gateway portal. Serve as Tier 2 Payroll support addressing and resolving PAC employee issues/questions related to pay. Responsible for ensuring processes are operating according to established schedules and procedures. Supports the design and implementation of payroll-related initiatives and projects including the migration to new payroll systems if applicable. Proactively assess needs of the payroll department - Identify, analyze, and recommend business process, and system enhancements for continuous improvement. Perform testing support of payroll system patches and upgrades. Coordinate and prepare documentation and reconciliations for internal and external auditors. Work closely with other departments and Human Resources to ensure compliance with payroll  Knowledge/Skill Requirements:  Key desired behaviors; , problem-solving, innovation, collaboration, etc. Demonstrated good judgment and discretion in handling confidential information. Ability to analyze complex payroll situations and make recommendations. Excellent problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and strong organization skills. Proficiency with MS Office applications, payroll software, and report writing. Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment. Ability to work with individuals at all levels within and outside the company. Good time management skills in order to meet continuous critical deadlines. Exceptional oral and written communication skills and above-average administrative skills. Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent education and experience. Minimum 5 years experience supporting time and payroll systems in a large corporate environment. Working knowledge of applicable region’s wage & hour, garnishments & payroll tax regulations. Experience with Workday HCM, Oracle Absence Management, and/or Ceridian MCI or Dayforce preferred.