Senior HR Payroll Analyst

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources.  We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

Process, analyze and reconcile semi-monthly multi-state payrolls for employees through Workday business process. Review and validate timecard entries for hourly employees. Analyze the payroll data output and identify necessary adjustments.

JOB DUTIES

• Broadly applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession. A seasoned, experienced professional with an in-depth/full understanding of area of specialization.
• May provide recommendations regarding issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Wide latitude for decisions within assignments, programs and projects; impact is generally limited to the project or department.
• Acts as a resource to advise and may at times a lead the work of lower level professional and/or support employees. Generally, represent the department on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Must have attention to detail and work with a sense of urgency while taking accuracy into consideration
• Assist employees with payroll and timecard questions, administer Tuition Assistance Program, create and reconcile job change and headcount reports
• Validate benefit deductions and elections for New Hire elections and Open Enrollment elections
• Set up new tax jurisdictions whenever required
• Work with internal and external auditors for annual Workers Compensation, General Liability, Finance, Payroll and 401(k) Savings Plan audits
• Participate in Workday HCM/Payroll testing for semi-annual releases
• Assist with reviewing and updating Corporate Standards and Operating Procedures that pertain to area of responsibility
• Maintains relationship with payroll fulfillment vendor and reconcile payroll cycle invoices and coordinate quarterly and annual payroll tax filings
• Assist with New Hire and Internship onboarding meetings. Assist with other duties and projects

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Requires minimum 5 years’ job-related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Requires minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in payroll administration, analytical work and proficient use of an ERP/HRIS system such as Workday or SAP
• Requires extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and accounting work processes

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Prefer previous experience in Workday

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Strong experience in auditing

• Experience with year-end processing, relocation repayments, processing incentive payments & bonus payments

• Savvy with IRS tax and payroll laws

• Required annual reporting garnishments

• Experience with processing payroll for 500+ employees with different payroll types to include Exempt and Non-Exempt bi-monthly

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration or related field (Required)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

CERTIFICATION

• PHR Professional in Human Resources (Preferred)
• CEBS Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (Preferred)

WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX:

• Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at a minimum of 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management
• On-site schedules are flexible or may b