The Payroll Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. This role involves analyzing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, preparing reports, and collaborating with HR and Finance teams to support payroll operations. The Payroll Analyst also contributes to process improvements, audits, and system enhancements to maintain payroll integrity and efficiency.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Proficiency in payroll software, specifically ADP
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)
Familiarity with HRIS and financial systems
Understanding of payroll tax regulations and labor laws

Behavioral Competencies:

Ability to collaborate in a team environment
Attention to detail in ensuring accuracy in data entry and documentation.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll information

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or associate degree
5+ years payroll experience
ADP software experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Training or experience with multi state payroll
Knowledge of processing multiple company payrolls – biweekly, monthly
Understanding payroll general ledger processing
Experience processing payroll of 1,000+ employees
Understanding of FLSA Overtime and calculations
Experience with processing off cycle payroll runs as needed
Payroll training or certifications from PayrollOrg (formerly The American Payroll Assoc)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
May be required to stand, reach, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
Visual acuity to read screens, reports, and spreadsheets.
Occasional walking, standing, bending, or reaching within the office.

Health and Safety:

Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standards.
Perform job functions in a safe manner.
Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company Policy for the job being performed both in the facility and during customer visits.
Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.
Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.

Work Environment:

This position is primarily based in a professional office environment.
Regular use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and filing systems.
May involve occasional remote work depending on company policy.
Work hours are typically Monday through Friday during regular business hours, with occasional overtime during payroll cycles or reporting periods.
The role requires collaboration with HR, Finance, and other departments, often through meetings, emails, and virtual communication tools.

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Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The Manitowoc Company was founded in 1902 and has over a 120-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, Manitowoc is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile hydraulic cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, and tower cranes under the Aspen Equipment, Grove, Manitowoc, MGX Equipment Services, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Upfits by Aspen Equipment brand names.

EOE / DISABLED / VETERAN

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Payroll Specialist