Global Payroll Analyst

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Here at Northrop Grumman, we are comprised of professionals that bring different perspective, are curious about the world, accepting of each other, and understand that the more ideas, backgrounds and experiences we bring to our work then the more innovative we can be.  As we continue to build our talented work force, we look for professionals that exemplify our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation.

Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services is seeking qualified candidate for a Global Payroll Analyst to work at our Corporate Office in Irving TX or Bloomington MN. This role will offer some telework, but is not fully virtual and require an on site presence.

Duties and Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

- Participate in global monthly payroll processing activities for international countries

- Prepare manual international payroll files, manual updates and changes, process employee changes for ADP Streamline processing and Neeyamo Global Payroll

- Analyze transactions including gross-to-net, taxes and statutory and non-statutory deductions

- Prepare monthly money movement for salaries and tax transfers

- Perform validation of ADP and Neeyamo prepared payroll amounts and tax payments for processing.

- Work with Northrop Grumman’s international accounting team to book GL entries and resolve accounting issues

- Support audit requests

- Participate in non-recurring projects

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Attention to details
• Strong aptitude for system work, including spreadsheets and query reporting
• Ability to support Global payroll projects
• Ability to update process documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly
• Ability to work both independently and in teams
• Ability to work under pressure and in tight deadlines
• High degree of accuracy and detail oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong math and accounting skills required
• Strong organization skills required
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to develop interpersonal relationships
• Conflict management skills
• Peer relationships skills
• Problem solving skills
• Time management skills

Basic Qualifications – to be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:

• Bachelors Degree with 6 years of relevant experience OR a Associates Degree with 8 years of relevant experience OR in lieu of a degree 10 years of relevant experience can be accepted
• CPP Certification from American Payroll Association (APA) (or required in 1 year of hire)
• Microsoft Excel/spreadsheet analysis experience

Preferred Qualifications – candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Accounting degree
• 5 years Global Payroll experience preferred
• Completed CPP Certification from APA
• SAP payroll experience
• Neeyamo Global Payroll experience
• ADP Streamline Software experience

This position reports to Irving, TX, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Bloomington, MN, MN, USA.

Salary Range: $75,000 USD - $112,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.