Payroll Analyst

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Payroll Analyst Position type: Full-time – ContractDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Knoxville, TN As a Payroll Analyst you will:Assist in performing certain financial functions, manage portal content, performance of audit and review of vendors, assist with payroll tax functions, and perform timely resolution of escalated customer service issues including interaction with employees and retirees in various demographics.Accurately manage and review time & attendance and outsourced payroll systems processes so employees are paid accurately and timely.Facilitate high level of internal control and governance of payroll process.Prepare presentations, reports, and other documentation timely, accurately, and professionally.Ensure work product is analysed, reviewed for accuracy, and fully documented.Identify, investigate, resolve, and mitigate a variety of escalated payroll, time entry and/or payroll tax issues related to processes and employee-specific matters.Proactive planning as well as timely and thorough execution of compliance activities.As designated key resource, demonstrate thorough knowledge of systems and software, including UltiPro payroll, Ultimate Time & Attendance, Workday, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, SharePoint, and other software needs. Responsibilities:Work with outsourced vendor in the processing of payrolls and other specific areas of payroll such as treasury, stock options, claims, and employee separations.Analyse time data and report trends and opportunities to the business.Interpret and maintain site pay rules to preserve and enhance standardization efforts.Timely research and resolve complex time and payroll inquiries from employees, HR, department managers and other parties in order to manage and respond to escalated issues.Execute analytic reports and perform various audits to time system and payroll core.Perform UltiPro core system administration duties consisting of maintaining portal content, creating alerts, monitoring import errors, granting and auditing user access, and resolving access issues.Provide consultation to payroll team to aid in setting long and short-term department objectives, developing standard operating procedures, completing security access reviews, and managing system configuration. Lead project team(s) related to payroll, time and payroll tax matters and initiatives.Initiate, develop, and recommend process and system enhancements that improve team efficiencies and end user satisfaction.Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and other visual controls to management in a timely, accurate and professional manner.Represent payroll in various situations, projects and activities not included in other principal accountabilities to assist in the accomplishment of established objectives. Qualifications:An undergraduate Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required. 2-4 years of related work experience in payroll processing, payroll tax and time and attendance systems and processing.Proven financial and audit skills are required. In addition, the position requires an aptitude for detail work and the ability to problem solve and apply critical thinking skills to analyze and troubleshoot with a high degree of accuracy.Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.Experience with UltiPro Software, Ultimate Time & Attendance, Time Clocks and Workday is preferred.Key competencies include Communication, Leveraging Diversity, Impact, Decision Making, Managing Work, Taking Ownership, Building Customer Relationships, Initiating Action, Cooperation, Adaptability, Continuous Learning and Providing Feedback. Ability to problem solve and develop continuous improvement solutions to better serve team members. The ideal candidate will have:Payroll Processing, Payroll TaxFinancialProficiency in Excel Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.Thank you!Gangotri ChakrabortyTechnical Recruiter PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:Pay Range: $35 – $40/hr*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits(based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Recent Recognitions:One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA – Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)ClearlyRated Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MSWebsite: https://www.innovasolutions.com/ Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. * 1324b.PDN-99192b4e-f616-47b4-94c6-8cc6ab091cfe