Payroll Analyst

Business Wire

. Process end-to-end U.S. payroll and assist with international payroll activities. . Analyze payroll data, investigate root causes of discrepancies, and resolve issues within established timelines. . Review and validate

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $84,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. payroll processing, compliance, and Workday Payroll administration, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage complex payroll environments effectively.

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U.S. Payroll Tax ComplianceWorkday Payroll ModulesMicrosoft Excel ExpertiseData Analysis SkillsPayroll Process Improvement

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReconciliationEarnings ValidationDeductions ManagementTax CompliancePayroll AdjustmentsW-2 ProcessingReport WritingData AnalysisProcess Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Workday PayrollWorkday Time TrackingMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceFederal Payroll RegulationsState Payroll RegulationsLocal Payroll RegulationsCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process end-to-end U.S. payroll and assist with international payroll activities.
Analyze payroll data, investigate root causes of discrepancies, and resolve issues within established timelines.
Review and validate earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, tax levies, and one-time payments.
Perform payroll reconciliations, including gross-to-net, payroll tax, and time-to-payroll reconciliations.
Manage off-cycle payrolls, payroll adjustments, and employee terminations, including final pay compliance.
Meet payroll deadlines by following payroll calendars, checklists, and sign-off procedures.
Support federal, state, and local payroll tax and wage-and-hour compliance.
Support quarterly and year-end activities, including W-2 processing, audits, and regulatory reporting.
Maintain payroll documentation and records for internal and external audits.
Administer and support Workday Payroll and Time Tracking, including processing, time entry, approvals, and time calculation rules.
Configure, test, troubleshoot, and enhance Workday Payroll and Time Tracking under Change Management procedures.
Maintain year-to-date earnings, exception, audit, and other payroll/timekeeping reports.
Partner with HRIS and the Payroll Manager on Workday enhancements, testing, and releases.
Monitor, audit, and reconcile timekeeping data.
Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries and provide customer service.
Serve as backup contact for the allotment inbox.
Identify process improvement and automation opportunities.
Develop payroll SOPs and process documentation to support consistency and cross-training.
Participate in cross-functional projects and perform additional duties assigned by the Payroll Manager or Corporate Accounting Team Lead.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
5+ years of progressive payroll experience and 3+ years with Workday payroll modules.
Strong expertise in U.S. payroll tax compliance.
Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and database creation.
Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
Proven ability to manage complexity in a global payroll environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, global workplace and build strong cross-cultural partnerships.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to work remotely
Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
$100 monthly fitness allotment
Tuition reimbursement program
Enhanced mental health resources
401(k) plan with generous company match
Annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
PTO
Floating Holidays
Wellness Day Off
Birthday Day Off