Payroll Analyst

About the role

As a Payroll professional at Edwards Lifesciences, you will ensure accurate and efficient payroll operations while improving the systems and processes that support employees. You will apply payroll expertise and analytical skills to solve complex payroll needs, support payroll technologies and partner with internal teams and external vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, develop and recommend process improvements for an efficient, high-volume bi-weekly payroll cycle.
• Support payroll systems such as ADP/ProBusiness or Time Management Systems (TMS), including upgrades, releases, patches and new versions.
• Develop and analyze payroll calculations and spreadsheets for complex cases such as leaves of absence, retroactive termination payments, anticipated severance, garnishments and compensation payments.
• Improve time management processes and partner with vendors to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Lead parts of payroll projects, including training, communications, implementation and user adoption.
• Build and analyze queries and ad hoc reports to meet internal and external data requests.
• Advise employees on payroll matters such as multi-state taxation, relocation and leaves of absence.
• Partner with third-party vendors so payroll services meet company requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 3 years of related experience in payroll analysis.
• Preferred: advanced knowledge of payroll analysis, principles, practices and standards; proven proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel) and payroll systems such as Kronos; experience with HR systems and ATS such as Workday; advanced English; strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; ability to manage competing priorities and confidential information; excellent communication and relationship-building skills; project experience; leadership and collaboration skills.