Payroll Analyst

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Company Overview

Performing over 80 million locates annually, USIC is the most trusted name in underground utility damage prevention. USIC also provides a full suite of utility services throughout North America. Our Mission: to deliver quality, efficient, safe, and innovative solutions to protect our partners’ infrastructure and critical assets. Our Culture is known as Living the SAFE-LIFE: Protecting Infrastructure, Protecting Our Communities, Protecting Ourselves.

Summary

The Payroll Analyst will assist and ensure accurate execution of USIC payroll. This position will function as the primary processor of prevailing wage process including reporting and payroll data input for on schedule and off-cycle payrolls. The role is involved in improving the operations and contributing to the overall teammate experience within the Payroll Department. This role is responsible for helping to drive continuous improvement across payroll functional area.

Responsibilities

This position will support payroll processing for all pay groups; other duties may be assigned.

- Complete weekly prevailing wage process to ensure correct hourly wage and benefit rates are applied to eligible employees.

- Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll reports for timely invoicing and payments.

- Review and update prevailing wage and fringe rates regularly to maintain compliance.

- Coordinate with Leave and other departments to reconcile and input benefit related payroll items.

- Input and audit payroll data entries from various internal or external sources.

- Input PTO adjustments as needed.

- Maintain data quality of Payroll system by collaborating with HR or other departments to address questions or discrepancies.

- Conduct payroll processing audits in preparation of payroll processing start and final signoff.

- Research and respond ZenDesk tickets to ensure tickets are assigned, followed up, then resolved timely.

- Handle daily Payroll related correspondences, written or phone calls.

- Involve in system testing during upgrades or implementing new functions.

Requirements

- Minimum 1- 2 years’ experience with payroll processing or other business data entry environment required.

- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent payroll experience) in Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.

- Proficient knowledge of payroll in a multistate environment.

- Excellent customer service focus and experience.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and navigate sensitive situations.

- Communicates well both verbally and in writing with team members of all levels across the organization.

- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in multiple systems simultaneously.

- Applicable system (Workday) experience preferred.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply.