Payroll Analyst

Our client, a world leader in the Pharmaceutical industry, is currently seeking a Payroll Analyst The position is located in Chicago IL - Can be Hybrid or Remote

Pay: $50 per hour- 1 year contract with possible hire depending on performance and budget approval

In addition to working with the world’s most recognized and trusted name in staffing, Kelly employees can expect:

• Competitive pay

• Paid holidays

• Year-end bonus program

• Recognition and incentive programs

• Access to continuing education via the Kelly Learning Center

Our Global Mobility Team is currently seeking a Global Mobility Payroll Analyst to join our team locally in a contract position in a dual role outlined below. The global mobility team manages the company's expatriate population as well as the domestic and international relocation programs. We have expatriates in over 40 countries around the world and hence, performs analysis in a wide array of currencies. As part of responsibilities the analyst will assist with the creation of data analytics tool/dashboard which will allow our business leaders insights regarding our relocation programs.
This professional will be engaged in assigned projects necessary to support the Global Mobility team which has several members outside of the US, and hence, will have exposure to global activities and processes within the company. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Navigate within the Workday environment and analyze data extracted from the platform
• Review and analyze expatriate payroll results and pay slips in various currencies
• Utilize vendor tools and source documents to validate Expatriate payroll production
• Operate under general or minimum supervision, and perform duties with broad latitude for judgment
• Quickly synthesize data, determine implications and make informed decisions often with large volumes of data
• Document, recommend, and make process improvements
• Present outcome of analysis to team members as well as leadership

This professional may also have some responsibility for our Domestic Collections program, which collects outstanding debt owed to the company from individuals who terminated prior to satisfying the terms of their employment agreement.

The ideal candidate will:

• Generate reports from our information systems, analyze the data and identify collectibles
• Monitor and maintain collection accounts - make account adjustments, small balance write-offs and customer reconciliations
• Consult with internal and external attorneys
• Communicate & follow up effectively
• Maintain thorough audit trail and organized system
• Compile quarterly metrics and generate informational analysis for HR VPs
• Drive for results and build productive relationships amongst colleagues both internally to company and with external vendors

Professional must be proficient in Excel including but not limited to using pivot tables, sorting and filtering large volumes of data as well as analyzing data in excel pulled from various sources. Knowledge of Access is also a plus. Experience with Tableau and Microsoft Teams environment preferred.
What hours and days will this person work on a weekly basis? 40 hours per week (Contract Position)
What are the top 6 skills/requirements this person is required have?

• Independent and forward-thinking candidate
• Superior Excel software skills (looking for power user)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are imperative
• Superior customer service skills
• Data Analytics involving Multi currencies

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Global Mobility experience
• Access database experience
• Tableau experience a plus
• Microsoft Teams app power user preferred
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual

Years of experience, education, and/or certification is required?
3-5 years, bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or similar degree
What is the environment that this person will be working in (i.e. group setting vs. individual role)?

• Group setting on a global team

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