Payroll Analyst

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

Pay Range: $67,000.00

Responsible for processing payroll for an assigned area. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

• Payroll Processing & Accuracy Process weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for assigned employee populations using SAP Success Factors payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of earnings, deductions, and taxes.
• Payroll Tax Support & Compliance Support payroll tax processing activities, including validation and reconciliation of federal, state, and local tax with holdings, agency payments, and adjustments, in coordination with Payroll Tax, Finance, and external vendors.
• Internal Controls & Audit Support Execute payroll internal control processes and perform payroll audits to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• System Configuration & Payroll Integrity Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot payroll schemas, rules, wage types, payroll infotypes, personnel areas, and cost centers to ensure ongoing system accuracy and stability.
• Issue Resolution & Root Cause Analysis Investigate payroll discrepancies, tax variances, and system errors; perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Cross-Functional & Vendor Collaboration Collaborate with HRIS, Finance, Benefits, and external IT or payroll vendors to support payroll interfaces and implement payroll-related system updates or changes.
• Responsible for processing payroll for an assigned area. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.
• Reporting & Data Interfaces Ensure data accuracy across payroll interfaces (SAP to ADP, Finance, and Benefits) and produce SAP payroll and tax-related reports for management and internal and external audits.
• PTO & Employee Support Audit and monitor PTO plans related to employee setup, changes, and terminations, and research and respond to employee payroll and tax-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

• High School Degree or GED.
• Minimum four years SAP related experience.
• Desirable: FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification)

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business publications, technical procedures, payroll tax regulations, and governmental guidance at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Ability to analyze moderately complex administrative and payroll data, including organizing, preparing, and coding payroll information, supporting payroll tax reconciliations, and preparing summary reports with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated accuracy in data entry and reconciliation activities, including validation of earnings, deductions, and tax with holdings.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals to support payroll calculations, adjustments, and tax-related reconciliations.
• PC literate with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables), internet and web-based tools, and SAP payroll modules; experience reviewing payroll and tax data within SAP or downstream vendor systems preferred.
• Capable of communicating and interacting effectively with multi-functional and diverse stakeholders, including the ability to respond to employee inquiries and partner with HR, Finance, and vendors on payroll and tax-related questions. Ability to develop, document, and follow payroll processes and procedures, including those related to tax validation, audits, and compliance controls.
• Proven organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and payroll cycles in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated capability for independent problem-solving, including researching and resolving payroll and payroll tax discrepancies.
• Ability to recommend practical solutions to recurring payroll or tax-related issues while adhering to established governance and controls.

• Strong understanding of garnishment laws
• Skills…