Position Description:

The Payroll Systems Analyst supports the payroll function of the organization to ensure accuracy and compliance with all applicable payroll laws and regulations by maintaining and updating all applicable payroll applications as needed, providing direction and training on payroll processes and technical matters and helps in developing standardization and best practices. Responsible for optimal utilization of the timekeeping/payroll system and is the point of contact for system-related queries and requests. Acts as a system training resource for internal customers.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience in payroll database management required. Must have a minimum of three years experience in payroll and timekeeping.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrates effective understanding and use of payroll information system technologies. Must be able to manage multiple responsibilities, set priorities, take initiative and meet deadlines. Must have excellent computer skills including in-depth understanding of databases and spreadsheet formulas. Good analytical, technical and organizational skills required as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment and project leadership ability. Experience working in a collective bargaining environment preferred. Proficiency in the English language.

Application of Knowledge & Skill:

• Assist Director of Disbursement in supporting the daily payroll operations of CNE and its operating units by maintaining and updating payroll systems as necessary.
• Analyzes unusual payroll processing and payroll information system problems and formulates a resolution to ensure accurate payment to employees.
• Assist Director of Disbursement in evaluating existing processes, documenting procedures and polices for all CNE organizations and opportunities to design and implement consistent changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency through use of technology and industry best practices. Assists in testing of new software, upgrades, changes to pay rules, deductions, entitlement accruals, and other payroll related data elements. Assists in communication and training of payroll system changes to relevant parties.
• Complies with Federal, State and Hospital regulatory policies and procedures. Researches and resolves problem situations based on facts and policies.
• Demonstrates effective understanding and use of payroll information system technologies and at the direction of the Director of Disbursement works in collaboration with CNE Information Services and CNE Human Resource Departments to design, implement, test and monitor information systems related to the payroll function.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining an environment of continuous performance improvement within the department. Demonstrates ability to identify root cause of problems and proposes effective solutions. Assists Director of Disbursement in day-to day operations, special projects and audits.
• Orients and trains payroll staff and other department personnel as needed.
• Advises and assists CNE managers in the application and interpretation of payroll policies, government regulations, and payroll-related provisions of the collective bargaining agreements.
• Takes the lead in year end processing to ensure the payroll system is updated for the new year.
• Works closely with Human Resources to clarify and implement changes and insures correct and consistent interpretation of personnel policies.
• Preserves and protects confidentiality of employee and operating unit financial information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.