Ingredion is seeking a Payroll Analyst to enhance our payroll team. The Payroll Team provides support to the America’s based businesses in the areas of payroll processing & controls, payroll related reporting, Audit Support and Payroll analytics. This vital role will report directly to the Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the quality and accuracy of the work being performed in the end to end payroll process to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing.
• Performs weekly audits of Payroll controls and disbursements
• Assists in the development of the payroll monthly operating review
• Supports all Internal and External audit requests
• Performs audits of timekeeping data to ensure adherence to policies and specific governmental requirements
• Keeps up to data on Payroll Tax related changes and ensure Manager is aware of any changes being made
• Responsible for auditing Union payment dues and issuing payments for their designated pay groups.  Responsible for coordinating with payroll specialists and required corrections and any variances.
• Responsible in Auditing /Reviewing integrations between timekeeping and payroll systems to ensure data integrity.
• Responsible in gathering payroll data as required for internal and external payroll audits. Responsible in ensuring that the appropriate approvals are received from the sites and performs follow-ups when required.
• Assists Payroll Manager, Supervisor and Team Lead in evaluating current payroll processes and implement improvements.
• Analyze payroll process data to identify trends and team performance measures and communicate to leadership potential improvements as necessary
• Enforce and maintain SOX & RACM compliance for policies and procedures
• Continually implement enhancements to further improve and streamline processes, including proper testing and communication to management
• Support Manager as needed
• Collaborate with Key Business Partners and report on monthly performance
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements:

• University degree in Accounting or related field
• 4+ years payroll experience
• Advanced knowledge of policies and procedures of payroll
• Proven skill in promoting harmonious working relationships in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of work performance, follow through on assignments, and anticipate, identify, and analyze problems and resolve or recommend course of action for resolution as appropriate.
• Proven ability to independently analyze complex problems, research complex issues, draw appropriate conclusions, and develop and implement innovative solutions
• Highly organized individual with a high degree of attention to details
• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel (advanced)
• Presentation skills necessary to effectively communicate, update, persuade and facilitate discussions with all levels of management
• Planning and organizational skills necessary to coordinate the workload around multiple assignments

Continuous improvement attitude to seek out and implement best practices

Relocation Available:

No