Employee Payments Analyst

Ford Motor Company

. Process payroll according to federal, state, and regional pay guidelines, including the UAW CBA, ensuring accurate and timely payment .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, compliance with federal and state regulations, and proficiency in Oracle Cloud Payroll System. Capable of collaborating with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate payroll records and efficient processing.

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Payroll ProcessingOracle Cloud Payroll SystemCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)Multi-State Payroll ExperienceFLSA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingVariance AnalysisW-2 ProcessingTimekeeping SystemsPayroll ComplianceData AuditingDiscrepancy ResolutionStatutory Plan ConfigurationsSupplemental Unemployment PaymentsContinuous Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Oracle CloudPayroll SoftwareTimekeeping Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

UAW CBAFLSAFMLAPayroll GuidelinesAudit Requests

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process payroll according to federal, state, and regional pay guidelines, including the UAW CBA, ensuring accurate and timely payment
Follow the Payroll Runbook and assist in auditing payroll runs and pre-validating data
Execute payroll runs and related processes using Oracle Cloud Payroll System
Review post-pay-period variance analysis for earnings, tax deductions, and other paycheck elements; prepare explanations as needed
Process repayment of unearned wages in collaboration with Payroll, Cash Application, and Receivables teams
Assist with year-end W-2 processing
Coordinate with HR areas and external partners to ensure complete payroll records and W-2s
Maintain accuracy of paid time off plan configurations and balances under statutory plans and the UAW CBA
Assist with supplemental unemployment payments for five states under UAW CBA guidelines
Assist with implementation of a new hourly timekeeping system
Research and resolve discrepancies and internal and external audit requests
Support HR and Employee Benefits teams with FLSA, FMLA, and other payroll compliance changes and programs
Troubleshoot system issues and test configuration changes
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and correcting inefficiencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required
2+ years of experience processing and/or calculating payroll in multi-state environments
Familiarity with payroll software and/or systems, including Oracle Cloud or a similar payroll system
Familiarity with timekeeping software and/or systems is highly desirable
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) desirable
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time