Job Description
Located in the heart of Central Ohio, Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grown to over 1,500 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere.
This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We’re not just building solar panels—we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you!
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.
Job Summary:
In this role you will be responsible for verifying and processing payroll transactions, calculating and reviewing payroll information, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and analyzing payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvement. You will often collaborate with HR and Finance departments to resolve payroll discrepancies and answer associate inquiries related to paychecks and deductions.
As a Payroll Analyst at Illuminate USA, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and timely payroll while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and compliance. Your contributions will help ensure our employees are paid accurately and on time, fostering trust and satisfaction within our workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your payroll expertise to a fast-paced, innovative company, where your work will directly impact our mission of building a high-performing and engaged team.
Responsibilities:
- Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring hours worked, overtime, bonuses, and deductions are calculated accurately and submitted on time.
- Manage and validate employee timekeeping records, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.
- Collaborate with HR to manage and update payroll-related benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and voluntary deductions.
- Ensure accurate calculation and timely remittance of payroll taxes, including federal, state, and local income taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and other deductions.
- Conduct regular payroll audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
- Process payroll information for new hires and manage terminations, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Generate payroll-related reports for management, HR, and finance teams, providing actionable insights into labor costs and budgeting.
- Stay current on labor laws and regulations to ensure payroll processes are compliant and up-to-date.
- Address payroll inquiries professionally and promptly, delivering excellent service to resolve concerns.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven track record as a Payroll Analyst or in a similar role, with at least 5 years of payroll experience, including 1 year of Workday Payroll experience.
- Advanced knowledge of payroll systems and timekeeping software; proficiency in MS Excel is required.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional accuracy in managing payroll data.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive and flexible mindset.
- Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local labor laws.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities to effectively answer payroll inquiries and collaborate with internal teams.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus.
At Illuminate USA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your unique background and experiences are valued here, as we believe they strengthen our team and drive our mission forward.
Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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What We Do
Illuminate USA is an American leader in advanced clean energy manufacturing, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solar panel technology and sustainable energy solutions. With a focus on innovation, Illuminate USA empowers a dynamic workforce to drive progress in the renewable energy sector.
Based in Pataskala, Ohio, Illuminate USA operates a 1.1 million-square-foot facility, employing more than 1,400 associates across eight production lines, six of which are currently operational, with two more to be added by the end of 2024. At full capacity, the facility will produce more than 9.2 million advanced solar panels annually, equaling five gigawatts of electricity production — enough to power one million American homes.
Illuminate USA is committed to onshoring the solar supply chain and investing in and upskilling the Ohio workforce by providing opportunities for engineers, technicians, production associates, and more. Together, we are making strides in American-generated, clean energy and lighting the way for a sustainable future.
