Payroll Analyst

The Opportunity   

• Payroll Analyst at a growth-oriented energy company 
• Gain hands-on experience in payroll operations for a multi-state dynamic organization
• Learn and grow within a supportive team with exposure to diverse operations including refining, logistics, and retail
• Contribute to ongoing improvements and process efficiencies
• Reporting to the Sr. HR Manager, Payroll and Process Excellence, you will be providing exemplary service to our various stakeholders by ensuring accurate collection, entry and verification of personal employee and timekeeping data into the Company’s HRIS 

Key activities include:   

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls on the Company’s Dayforce system
• Interface with the Dayforce managed payroll team to ensure seamless execution of company-wide payroll activities
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the Company’s overall payroll practice and Dayforce timekeeping and payroll system
• Ensure compliance with all payroll-related processes, regulations, and reporting requirements and prompt resolution of any associated issues engaging with the Dayforce support team, Par Pacific HRIS team and other functions as needed
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll activities including accounting-related reporting and various payroll-related reconcilements
• Interpret and administer court orders for employee wage garnishments 
• Review and ensure accurate and timely processing of stock-related payroll transactions
• Participate in Worker’s Compensation, Internal Audit, HSE, Compliance and other external and internal payroll-related audit activities
• Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies, assess and manage payroll related reporting requests, and respond to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Resolve payroll tax related issues, address complex issues with our tax vendors, run payroll tax audits and manage workflow of various tax requests and notices
• Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation and system updates in accordance with company policies
• Lead various payroll related projects in assigned area 

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.  

Qualifications  

To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.  

Additional qualifications include:    

• High School diploma or GED required 
• Minimum 3 years of direct payroll experience required
• Strong knowledge of payroll related practices, payroll tax filing, and regulatory / legal compliance required
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and capacity to manage large data sets and analyses required
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary to meet bi-weekly payroll and projects deadlines required
• Flexibility to manage payroll-related matters periodically in different time zones including Pacific Standard Time and Hawaii required
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and presentation skills required
• Good communication skills and focus on operational excellence required
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently assessing priorities and urgent matters and meeting key deadlines required
• Strong functional knowledge of timekeeping / time management systems (experience in Dayforce time and payroll system strongly preferred)
• Experience with union pay configurations preferred
• Proven track record of being able to acclimate to new systems and processes quickly preferred  

About Us   

At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets. We have built a team of oil and gas industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.  

More Good Reasons to work for Par Pacific   

Unique Culture   

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.   

Location, Location, Location   

Because Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office where you'll work is in the CityCentre in Houston, Texas, located on the west side of Houston near I-10 and the Sam Houston Tollway. It's a vibrant area of the city with plenty of places for lunch or to wind down after work.  

Opportunistic growth strategy   

At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies.   

Focused on the future  

We are an energy company that has recognized the imperative and embraced the opportunity to begin the transition from fossil fuels. We are developing products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.