PAYROLL BUSINESS ANALYST

For over a century Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company has been manufacturing pipe and fittings exclusively in the USA, employing 1,400 loyal, hard-working Americans. Today we manufacture the industry's broadest range of standard and specialty DWV products, including cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings.

Charlotte Pipe is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, and has seven plant locations across the United States.

Payroll Business Analyst

DESCRIPTION:  The analyst is responsible for all functions of SAP Payroll Processing as well as Payroll/Benefit reporting, data analysis, General Ledger account analysis, Payroll Processing troubleshooting, Payroll/Benefit configuration and testing of Configuration.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Maintain privacy and confidentiality with sensitive information discretely
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively with business partners
• Must be accurate with strong attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must be a self-starter, dependable and reliable
• Meet all departmental and individual goals
• Knowledge of SAP/ Success Factors

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support and communicate with Payroll/HR teams company-wide
• Maintain positive and helpful working relationships with co-workers and other business partners throughout the company
• Go to person to answer questions concerning Payroll and/or Benefits processes for colleagues, internal and external auditors 
• Back up to Payroll Specialists for weekly, monthly and special payroll cycle processing
• Assist in resolving payroll processing issues with the payroll team
• Assist with benefit invoices as needed and reconcile issues with vendors
• Resolve EDI file issues with vendors
• Analyze and compare payroll, benefit, and general ledger cost data
• Create reporting as requested by business partners, auditors, and vendors as needed
• Maintain and update as needed Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery documentation – participate as team member of annual BC/DR simulation 
• Review and test any payroll authorization requests to ensure authorization specifications are accurate and confidentiality restrictions are maintained
• Testing of SAP system updates (LCPS, BSI TUBS, OSS Notes, Payroll/Benefit configuration) before application to our Production system
• Update SAP with annual Payroll/Benefit configuration updates
• Team member on implementation projects
• Document payroll processes in script format and train co-workers on payroll processes 
• Look for and identify continuous process improvement opportunities
• Assist with Open Enrollment for Benefits
• Process month-end journal entries

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn SAP functionality and SuccessFactors functionality

• Proficient in SAP Payroll and Benefits functionality  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products with heavy emphasis on Excel

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.