Analyst, Payroll Timekeeping

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Role Purpose :

Perform daily functions of Payroll Timekeeping Team to ensure efficient and timely processing of payroll, including planning and direction of workflow to complete the weekly payroll cycle in accordance with established deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Process payroll time transactions in accordance with established deadlines

Ensure all time data successfully transfers from UKG to SAP

Initiate processes and create / generate audit reports that results in an accurate paycheck

Perform data entry to maintain record information for Team Members

Perform audits of payroll inputs and results to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures

Work with Business Partners to resolve issues impacting pay

Work with the UKG engineering team to ensure proper processing of weekly payroll files and off cycle files

Make recommendations for process improvements and work to implement

Ensure that all inputs are loaded into payroll accurately and timely

UAT Participation to test any upgrades, enhancements, and / or new implementations before they go to the production database to ensure everything is working properly

Resolve tickets coming into the payroll queue from AskHR timely

Ensure that all final pay state terminations are processed in accordance with state rules

Proactively communicate and collaborate with process partners and / or other points of escalation to provide research and information to resolve an issue

Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting or related field or equivalent experience

Experience with payroll process and projects

Experience in SAP Payroll or equivalent enterprise-level HR / payroll system

Experience in UKG Timekeeping

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desired Characteristics :

Effective organization and planning skills.

Exceptional attention to detail and scheduled deadlines.

Understands broad payroll / time concepts, practices, and procedures.

Solid interpersonal, analytical, prioritization, and communication skills.

Skills with Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

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