Sr. Payroll Analyst

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Take on a key role as a Sr Payroll Analyst at a growth-oriented company. Make a significant impact as a Payroll subject matter expert in Ceridian Dayforce, ensuring we make optimal use of this platform following a recent implementation. This position will report to the Payroll & Benefits Manager, providing exemplary customer service to our employees throughout Texas.  As part of your specific responsibilities, in the following areas, you will:

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls on the Dayforce platform.
• Calculate and input employee hours, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll-related data into the payroll system.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the Company’s overall payroll practice and Ceridian Dayforce timekeeping and payroll system.
• Stay up to date and ensure compliance with all payroll-related processes, regulations, and reporting requirements and prompt resolution of any associated issues.
• Take a role in monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll activities including accounting-related reporting and various payroll-related reconcilements.
• Interpret and administer court orders for employee wage garnishments.
• Review and ensure timely processing of stock-related payroll processing.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries.
• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in Worker’s Compensation and other external and internal payroll-related audit activities.
• All other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• 3-5 years experience
• Strong functional knowledge of timekeeping / time management systems. 
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce time and payroll system strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of payroll related practices, payroll tax filing, and regulatory / legal compliance.
• Experience with payroll system integration, configuration and post-implementation support strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary to meet bi-weekly payroll deadline.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Working Conditions:

• Available to attend in-person office as needed
• Occasional driving may be needed to travel to Kinetik plants and worksites as needed.3
• Will be working in an office environment with long periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Available outside of normal working hours as needed for business necessity 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards  
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above
• Will require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 15 lbs. on a consistent basis. 

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.