Payroll Analyst

eClerx

. Process and audit bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and special payroll runs .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. payroll processing, including gross-to-net calculations, compliance with federal and state regulations, and proficiency in payroll systems such as UKG/Kronos and Workday. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for resolving discrepancies and managing payroll inquiries effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

U.S. Payroll ProcessingUKG/Kronos Timekeeping SystemsWorkday PayrollCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)Payroll Balancing and Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingGross-To-Net CalculationsPayroll BalancingReconciliationData ValidationVLOOKUP/XLOOKUPPivot TablesPayroll Tax AdministrationUnion Payroll ManagementCompliance Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

UKG/KronosWorkdayServiceNowMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

Payroll RegulationsHigh-Volume PayrollEmployee Payroll InquiriesTimekeepingPayroll Adjustments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process and audit bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and special payroll runs
Validate payroll data, balance and reconcile payrolls, review exceptions, and resolve discrepancies before finalization
Administer UKG/Kronos timekeeping activities, including schedules, hours, overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, missing punches, and timecard exceptions
Partner with managers and employees to resolve timekeeping and leave-related issues
Respond to employee payroll inquiries and investigate discrepancies involving paychecks, taxes, deductions, direct deposits, leave balances, and payroll adjustments
Review payroll reports and related accounts and support internal audits, compliance reviews, and month-end and year-end activities
Support payroll tax and garnishment administration and coordinate with ADP on filings and compliance documentation
Maintain employee payroll records and validate employee data changes in Workday
Support payroll system updates, enhancements, and process improvements
Test and implement payroll system changes, including union work rules, payroll codes, schedules, and configurations
Perform validation in Workday Sandbox and UKG/Kronos, document results, and support production sign-off
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, internal controls, and confidentiality requirements
Cross-train with team members and support additional payroll projects as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with automated payroll systems, preferably in a high-volume U.S. payroll environment
Strong knowledge of end-to-end U.S. payroll processing, including gross-to-net calculations, taxes, deductions, supplemental earnings, benefits, and federal and state payroll requirements
Experience with payroll balancing, reconciliation, employee payroll inquiries, and discrepancy resolution
Experience supporting unionized payroll environments, including union contracts, work rules, schedules, overtime, shift differentials, and premium pay
Experience with UKG/Kronos timekeeping systems required
Workday Payroll, ServiceNow, and healthcare or hospital payroll experience preferred
Experience with integrated HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, sorting, filtering, data validation, and reconciliation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to interpret payroll regulations and organizational policies
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
Strong customer service and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or equivalent is good to have
Experience supporting large employee populations, multiple pay groups, high-volume transactions, and complex payroll structures is good to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for benefits
Possible fixed-term extension after 6–12 months