Payroll Analyst

What you will do

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing and processing all information necessary for an accurate and timely payroll for all US based employees. 

• Payrolls include both weekly and biweekly pay frequencies for salary and hourly paid employees. 
• Prepares and/or analyzes periodic payroll reports, payroll schedules and payroll related journal entries using established policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Also responsible for coordinating with payroll service provider to finalize payroll runs and on issues affecting payroll. This position will also be involved in continuous improvement and best practice initiatives.   

How you will do it 

• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely  
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports 
• Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits 
• Basic understanding of federal and state regulations 
• Load import files received from HR and Benefits 
• Manage garnishment process with 3rd party vendor 
• Execute time and attendance processing and interface with payroll 
• Process off cycle payroll runs 
• Evaluate and implement appropriate payroll policies and controls and payroll processing and system enhancements to increase efficiency and streamline processes 
• Problem solve and respond to issues/questions in payroll mailbox 
• Assists staff with general questions related to payroll, leave accruals, wage deductions, fringe benefits, and other pay related issues 
• Maintain payroll internal controls; ensuring proper procedures, policies and rules are applied to payroll activities 
• Research complex payroll issues for proper treatment 
• Perform year-end adjustments, such as sick pay, employee rewards, etc. 
• Validate and assist with accurate and timely yearend processing, reporting and reconciliations when necessary 
• Process/transmit files to third party vendors.  
• Assist with account reconciliations as requested by Finance 

What we look for 

Required

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree with major in accounting or equivalent. 
• Experience processing multi-state payroll 
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices 
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material 
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management 
• Ability to work in a dynamic business environment and meet changing business needs and priorities 
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with other Microsoft Office software 

Preferred

• CPP preferred but not required 
• ADP and Workday experience preferred but not required 

About Us

Our Florence, Kentucky components plant began operations in 1978 and here is home to our components plant which manufactures PowerFrame® grids and our battery containers and covers. Here we produce around 173,000 cases a day. 

What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. 

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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