HR Payroll / Dayforce Analyst

Role
At Wikoff Color Corporation, we’re proud to be employee-owned, which means every team member has a stake in our success. We believe in building a workplace where people feel valued, empowered, and invested in the future.

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and service-focused HR Analyst to join our Human Resources team. This is a full-time, on-site position responsible for supporting HR operations through workforce analytics, benefits administration, payroll support, Dayforce administration, compliance reporting, and continuous process improvement. The HR Analyst serves as a key resource for employees, managers, and leadership by ensuring accurate employee data, efficient payroll and benefits administration, and meaningful reporting that drives business decisions.

This position in 100% on-site.
3-5 years of Dayforce administration, reporting and management is required

HR Analytics & Reporting - Dayforce

Analyze workforce metrics, turnover, absenteeism, retention, and headcount trends.
Create and maintain HR dashboards and KPI reporting.
Support compensation analysis and salary benchmarking initiatives.
Maintain data integrity within the HRIS and reporting systems.
Prepare workforce analytics and executive-level reporting.
Other duties assigned by management

Benefits Administration

Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries.
Coordinate annual open enrollment processes and benefit communication campaigns.
Process benefits enrollments, status changes, terminations, and qualifying life events.
Partner with benefits brokers and vendors to resolve eligibility and claims issues.
Monitor benefit invoices and reconcile carrier billing.
Assist with benefits compliance requirements including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA reporting.
Analyze benefits utilization and recommend process improvements.
Other duties assigned by management

Payroll Administration

Assist in the administration and auditing of payroll processes.
Review payroll reports for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain employee wage, deduction, tax, and direct deposit information within HRIS systems.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Coordinate payroll-related activities including bonuses, merit increases, shift differentials, and retroactive pay adjustments.
Partner with Finance to ensure accurate payroll processing and reporting.
Support year-end activities including W-2 processing and payroll audits.
Assist with payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers.
Other duties assigned by management

HRIS & Process Improvement

Serve as an HRIS (Dayforce) power user and support system enhancements.
Develop automated reporting solutions and dashboards.
Participate in HR system implementations, testing, upgrades, and integrations.
Recommend efficiencies to improve HR and payroll processes.
Other duties assigned by management

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in HR Analytics, Benefits Administration, Payroll Administration, or HR Operations.
3-5 years of in depth Dayforce HRIS knowledge is required.
Working knowledge of payroll regulations and multi-state payroll processing.
Strong understanding of employee benefits administration and compliance requirements.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP, and dashboard creation.

Competencies

Payroll administration expertise
Benefits administration expertise
HRIS management
Data quality and auditing
Financial and numerical analysis
Regulatory compliance knowledge
Process improvement mindset
Vendor relationship management
Project management skills
High level of confidentiality and discretion

Working Conditions:

Fulltime On-site
Relocation not available
Onsite office environment

Effort/Physical Demands:

Constant communication with employees, peer, managers.
May be required to work outside of normal working hours

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures.
Must use or wear equipment, protective devices, or certain clothing as required by the company.

Benefits:

Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401(k)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Career development and training opportunities
Clean, safe, and team-oriented work environment

This position contributes to quality products by ensuring overall compliance to defined Product Specifications, the Quality Management System, and the Quality Policy. Additionally, this position promotes a safe work environment by complying with the defined Safety rules, GMP and regulations at all times.