Payroll Data Analyst

Who We Are
At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.
We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act   decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

Who we are

Corebridge Financial helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they’re ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement, and institutional products offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

About The Role

The Payroll Data Analyst is responsible for managing the conversion of client data from various payroll HRIS or record-keeping systems into Corebridge Financials’ proprietary systems.  The Lead Data Analyst must utilize strong communication skills to collaborate with the Payroll Specialist and Analyst to ensure team members are completing projects in accordance with the team’s policies, procedures and best practices. 

The Lead will research, analyze and recommend data conversion strategies for complex payroll projects by completing plan analysis and partnering with the compliance team to ensure results are in line with plan provisions. The results of the plan analysis will be used to identify data deficiencies, define remediation of deficiencies and construct a statement of work that properly outlines the conversion process to reformat into Corebridge Financial data requirements and services provided to the plan sponsor. 

Responsibilities

• Lead training efforts to equip the team with the tools and skills necessary to complete projects with high quality and consistent on-time results.
• Partner with team leadership to develop and execute evaluation tools to identify the team’s strengths, areas for improvement and educational strategies to fill in knowledge gaps.
• Leverage business knowledge to document team procedures and data life cycle, including data sources, data definitions, the data's end purpose, and the technology impacts.
• Provide project leadership and oversight for payroll data conversions and coach/mentor others during the conversion.
• Serve as the liaison with our internal IT department by overseeing request to migrate payroll setups from Retirement Manager to SponsorFit, demonstrate subject matter expertise in establishing managed file transfers via SFTP connections and provide support to overcome technical roadblocks.
• Proactively partner with both internal and external clients to resolve challenges
• Perform data migration audits, reconciliation and exception reporting as necessary.
• Perform testing and quality control prior to implementation by identifying/reporting file errors to external clients

Skills and Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in related field; or possession of an active CEBS or ASPPA professional designation; or High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of directly related work experience
• High degree of independent judgment and discretion to effectively interpret and communicate the operation of retirement plans
• Effective consulting skills to influence decisions that will impact the implementation process
• Independently research problems and gather information
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify discrepancies in data integrity
• Communicate and implement solutions
• Assure resolution and client satisfaction
• Ability to identify and escalate items as needed to Managers

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

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Why Corebridge?
At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.
Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location.  In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.
Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected].  Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

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