Payroll Data Analyst

Corebridge Financial • Houston, TX

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Data Analyst is responsible for managing the conversion of client data from various payroll HRIS or record-keeping systems into Corebridge Financials’ proprietary systems. The Lead Data Analyst must utilize strong communication skills to collaborate with the Payroll Specialist and Analyst to ensure team members are completing projects in accordance with the team’s policies, procedures and best practices. The Lead will research, analyze and recommend data conversion strategies for complex payroll projects by completing plan analysis and partnering with the compliance team to ensure results are in line with plan provisions. The results of the plan analysis will be used to identify data deficiencies, define remediation of deficiencies and construct a statement of work that properly outlines the conversion process to reformat into Corebridge Financial data requirements and services provided to the plan sponsor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field; or possession of an active CEBS or ASPPA professional designation; or High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of directly related work experience
• High degree of independent judgment and discretion to effectively interpret and communicate the operation of retirement plans
• Effective consulting skills to influence decisions that will impact the implementation process
• Independently research problems and gather information
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify discrepancies in data integrity
• Communicate and implement solutions
• Assure resolution and client satisfaction
• Ability to identify and escalate items as needed to Managers

Responsibilities

• Lead training efforts to equip the team with the tools and skills necessary to complete projects with high quality and consistent on-time results.
• Partner with team leadership to develop and execute evaluation tools to identify the team’s strengths, areas for improvement and educational strategies to fill in knowledge gaps.
• Leverage business knowledge to document team procedures and data life cycle, including data sources, data definitions, the data's end purpose, and the technology impacts.
• Provide project leadership and oversight for payroll data conversions and coach/mentor others during the conversion.
• Serve as the liaison with our internal IT department by overseeing request to migrate payroll setups from Retirement Manager to SponsorFit, demonstrate subject matter expertise in establishing managed file transfers via SFTP connections and provide support to overcome technical roadblocks.
• Proactively partner with both internal and external clients to resolve challenges
• Perform data migration audits, reconciliation and exception reporting as necessary.
• Perform testing and quality control prior to implementation by identifying/reporting file errors to external clients

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees