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ES Foundry Corp

Payroll Data Analyst

ES Foundry Corp Greenwood, South Carolina, United States

Solar Electric Power Generation · 201-500 employees

6 h ago
data-analyst Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Payroll Data Analyst audits payroll runs, reconciles large datasets, and ensures compliance with federal and state wage laws. They also generate analytical reports and build dashboards to provide actionable insights for HR and Finance leadership.

What they look for

Payroll auditing Data reconciliation Excel Sql Bi tools Power bi Tableau Adp Workday Sap Tax withholding Variance analysis Hr data analysis Compliance Reporting

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or Data Analytics with 2-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and payroll systems like ADP or Workday is required, with CPP or FPC certification preferred.

Benefits

Pto 401k Matching Plan Vision Dental Medical Benefits Sick leave

Full description

Payroll Data Analyst

Job Summary

The Payroll Data Analyst ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of payroll data by auditing payroll runs, reconciling large datasets, and generating analytical reports that support HR, Finance, and business leadership. This role serves as the bridge between payroll operations and data analytics, transforming payroll information into actionable insights that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Data Accuracy & Auditing

  • Audit payroll data each cycle using variance analysis, outlier detection, tax withholding validation, and deduction reconciliation.
  • Validate, clean, and reconcile payroll datasets across HRIS, timekeeping, and financial systems.
  • Investigate discrepancies between payroll records and general ledger entries and resolve issues with Accounting.

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Build dashboards and reports using Excel, SQL, and BI tools.
  • Identify trends, anomalies, and compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
  • Provide analytical support for audits, compliance reviews, and leadership reporting.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
  • Validate tax codes, deductions, garnishments, and multi-state payroll rules.
  • Assist with quarterly and annual payroll tax filings and year-end W-2 and 1099 processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Data Analytics, or related field.
  • 2-5 years of payroll or HRIS data experience.
  • CPP or FPC certification preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Advanced Excel including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP.
  • SQL and payroll data analysis experience.
  • Power BI or Tableau experience.
  • Knowledge of ADP, Workday, SAP, or similar payroll systems.
  • Strong attention to detail, communication, and confidentiality.

Benefits:

  • PTO
  • 401K Matching Plan
  • Vision, Dental, Medical Benefits
  • Sick leave

About us:

ES Foundry is the only US-based pure play solar foundry that provides Domestic Content Bonus ITC compliant product solutions for US end customers. The company's manufacturing facility is in South Carolina. Our founding members have accumulated experience of over 40GW+ of module sales and 30GW+ of manufacturing operation expansion. ESF offers excellent career growth opportunities and is expanding its talented workforce to meet rising demand. By joining ESF, you'll learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a team committed to our shared values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

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