Payroll Analyst

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Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Specializes in payroll regulatory compliance for the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, providing payroll support including reporting, auditing and testing.  Partner with cross-functional teams on payroll related projects to define payroll process and recommend improvements.  

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Assist Senior Payroll Analyst with monthly cash forecast, auditing stock payroll and year-end duties as needed
• Audit payroll related queries and reports on a periodic basis to be sure data is accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Identify and recommend payroll process improvements across all business groups
• Partners with Senior Payroll Analyst to prepare materials for external or internal auditors
• Provide support for payroll processors including researching issues, supporting processes and procedures and reconciling data
• Research, analyze and resolve payroll issues including reconciliations, overpayments, taxation and adjustments with federal, state or local governments 
• Respond to questions regarding taxes, garnishments and payroll withholding procedures
• Responsible for maintaining, reviewing and responding to inquiries from internal and external customers within established SLA’s and quality measures
• Responsible for payroll tax filing and reconciliation processes on a periodic, quarterly and annual basis
• Responsible for registering Amcor companies with tax agencies/localities.
• Support consistency and applies a continuous improvement framework to program implementation, administration and service level agreements
• Troubleshoot tax setup variances within the HRIS system
• Participates in projects and other duties as assigned

WHAT WE VALUE

• Collaboration and influence capabilities with relationship building in their core work
• Continue to advance Amcor business knowledge inside and outside HR
• Detail orientation with excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills with solid computer proficiency
• Empowered team members that understand the importance of being accountable for their actions and decisions
• Process and system knowledge
• The ability to contribute to project management teams
• The ability to respect and maintain confidential information

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in HR, Finance/Accounting, Business Management or equivalent experience
• FPC, CPP or Certified Public Accountant preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll, tax and/or finance
• Technical knowledge of HR information systems preferred; ADP and Workday experience a plus

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)