Intech Creative - Manager - Human Resource Payroll (9-10 yrs)

About the job:

Payroll Manager & HR Analytics role combines the essential duties of overseeing payroll operations with the strategic responsibility of leveraging HR data for decision-making.

This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and HR analytics tools, providing valuable insights to optimize workforce management and support HR strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management:

Payroll Processing:

- Ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll on a bi-weekly basis.

- Manage payroll adjustments, including bonuses, Variables PMS etc.

- Verify payroll data by reconciling hours, attendance, adjustments, and benefits with HR and other departments.

- Oversee the processing of employee benefits deductions and tax withholding.

Compliance & Reporting:

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax laws and reporting requirements.

- Prepare and file payroll taxes, including PF, ESI, and income tax, in a timely manner.

- Generate detailed payroll reports (e., tax reports, payroll summaries) for management and auditing purposes.

- Maintain accurate payroll records and prepare for regular audits and reviews.

Employee Support & Communication:

- Serve as the point of contact for employees with payroll-related queries.

- Resolve payroll discrepancies, address questions, and ensure accurate pay distribution.

- Provide communication to employees regarding payroll timelines, deductions, and processes.

HR Analytics & Reporting:

HR Data Analysis:

- Collect, analyze, and interpret HR data (e., turnover rates, employee engagement, compensation, attendance).

- Create actionable reports and dashboards for HR leadership, providing insights into workforce trends and metrics.

- Support the development and tracking of key HR performance indicators (KPIs), such as time-to-hire, retention rates, and training effectiveness.

- Perform predictive analytics to forecast HR trends (e., turnover risk, recruitment needs, etc.

Strategic Workforce Planning:

- Collaborate with HR leaders to develop data-driven strategies for workforce optimization and organizational planning.

- Conduct compensation analysis, job benchmarking, and pay equity assessments to ensure fair and competitive compensation practices.

- Assist in the development of talent management strategies based on data insights to support recruitment, development, and retention efforts.

Reporting & Decision Support:

- Provide regular and ad-hoc reports on HR metrics to inform decision-making and support strategic HR initiatives.

- Analyze HR-related data to improve processes such as onboarding, performance management, and employee satisfaction.

- Present data-driven insights to senior leadership to help shape HR strategies and drive organizational success.

System Management & Process Improvement:

Payroll Software & Analytics Tools:

- Manage payroll and HR analytics software/tools to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

- Implement and improve processes to enhance payroll accuracy and HR data reporting.

- Stay updated on best practices in both payroll management and HR analytics.

- Ensure smooth data integration between payroll and HR systems, improving cross-departmental data flow.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or related field.

Experience:

- Minimum of 9+ years of experience in payroll management and HR analytics.

- Strong background in payroll processing, compliance, and regulations.

- Proficiency in HR analytics tools (e., Power BI, Excel, HRIS platforms).

Skills:

- Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance.

- Advanced proficiency in data analysis and visualization.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present data insights clearly.

- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Preferred:

- Certification in Payroll Management (e., Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)) and/or HR Analytics (e., HR Analytics Certification).

- Experience with HRIS systems and payroll software

- Knowledge of predictive analytics and workforce planning tools