Payroll Analyst

About Us

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand.  Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

About the Role:

STIHL is seeking a highly motivated Payroll Analyst to join our team! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team.

Company Benefits Include:

• Multiple bonus opportunities with potential annual merit increases
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and family members
• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Fully vested after 5 years Pension Plan
• 401k Plan with employer match
• Vacation, and sick time with 11 paid holidays

About You

You will provide senior level support to the Manager of Payroll to ensure that all payroll functions are processed timely, accurately, and in compliance with all governing agencies including system maintenance, all payroll cycles, accounting entries and reconciliations, reporting, tax filings, and necessary interfaces.  Maintains a solid control environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Processes payroll cycles from timekeeping to payment and ensures attainment of deadlines and compliance with federal, state and local regulations. 
• Analyzes results and manages payroll discrepancies quickly and efficiently.
• Ensures masterly level knowledge of HRIS UltiPro system, interdependencies of data and relativity to payroll processing.
• Participates in upgrades, testing and implementations of software systems used by the payroll department.
• Prepares supplementary analyses and leads specialized projects associated with payroll. 
• Looks for opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency. 
• Assists team members in finding solutions to intricate matters.
• Maintains and prepares payroll related general ledger accounts by ensuring accuracy of monthly journal entries and reconciliation of all general ledger accounts to payroll reports. 
• Assists with month-end and year-end closings.
• Creates and maintains Standard Operating Procedures for departmental workflows and outbound data and reporting.
• Resolves and answers payroll-related questions from employees, management or other parties.  Collaborates with Finance and HR to create payroll reports, headcount reports, wage apportionment reports for tax purposes, and forecasts for planning purposes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Compiles all fringe benefits including auto, relocation, and other taxable items and ensures accuracy of entry into employee wage payment records throughout the year.
• Supports internal and external audits related to payroll. 
• Maintains ongoing education and knowledge of payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance for STIHL Inc.
• Understands, maintains and adheres to absolute confidentiality of all relative data, communications and information as set in company policies and standards.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Specifications

• Associate degree
• FPC required, CPP preferred
•  5-7 years work experience