[Hiring] Senior Payroll Analyst @Lumen Technologies

Role Description

The Senior Payroll Analyst ensures accurate calculation and processing of Time and Attendance records via WFS, vacation, and other payroll-related items. The role responds to time entry inquiries, employee inquiry and assistance, contract questions, supports Benefits administration and Payroll Operations, provides input for related HR activities, and contributes to overall team goals.

Work Location: This is a remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S.

Main Responsibilities

• Review employee time records and verify compliance with payroll requirements while staying current with changes in applicable laws.
• Interpret and apply time reporting and pay policies, including vacation, leave of absence, disability, workers' compensation, union contracts and government regulations.
• Respond to payroll and paycheck inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Audit bi-weekly time entry.
• Utilizing WFS (Work Force Software) Export and close time entry batches daily for terminations, bi-weekly for standard payroll, enter time codes where necessary and close payroll time batches.
• Provide backup support for Canadian payroll.
• Provide administrative support for related HR activities and contribute to team goals.
• Testing support for WFS, working directly with WFS administrators and Lumen IT support.
• Partnering with internal partners and 3rd Party vendors for time reporting improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Payroll experience is required.
• Workforce Software System (WFS) experience.
• Knowledge of multistate payroll laws and requirements.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP and SuccessFactors experience.
• Canadian Payroll experience.
• CPP.
• OBBBA knowledge as it pertains to reportable overtime wage types.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

• $67,703 - $90,270 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
• $71,088 - $94,784 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
• $74,474 - $99,297 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

Benefits

• Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”).

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Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.