Payroll Analyst

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Job Overview
This role provides payroll expertise to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing within the organization. It manages payroll programs and supports payroll operations by troubleshooting issues, assisting escalations, and contributing to process improvements. Success is measured by timely and accurate payroll processing, compliance adherence, and effective collaboration with internal partners. The work impacts organizational payroll integrity and supports internal clients through subject matter expertise and process optimization.

** This is a hybrid role (3 days/week in the office) and will be based in Overland Park, KS. **

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll programs to ensure accurate payment and reporting

• Coordinate and execute payroll tax, garnishments, and general payroll operations to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness

• Lead and participate in payroll-related projects by coordinating timelines, facilitating meetings, and validating data through testing

• Develop and implement process improvements, standardization, and automation to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency

• Collaborate with internal partners such as Legal, Accounting, and Human Resources to resolve payroll issues and support compliance

• Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)

• 4+ years of progressive payroll experience (Preferred)

• Experience performing numerous functions of HR, Payroll, reporting applications, and system integrations (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Problem Solving Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, critical thinking, set priorities, problem-solve, and make decisions and follow-through (Required)

• Communication Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to relay complex information succinctly (Required)

• Customer Service Provide consulting skills to internal and external partners to drive best practices (Required)

• Analytics Ability to apply analytical reasoning in problem assessment and resolution so must be proficient with using root cause analysis concepts (Required)

• Microsoft Excel Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and complex formulas (Required)

• Data Management Demonstrated ability to analyze large volumes of data and make data-driven decisions and recommendations (Required)

• Demonstrated ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish organizational goals (Required)

• Project Management Project or process management experience a plus (Required)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) (Preferred)

• At least 18 years of age

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): No

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No
 

Base Pay Range: $54,500 - $98,400

Corporate Bonus Target: 10%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, click here.

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

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As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder–it’s more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth–and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!

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