Payroll Analyst

HII

. Analyze, audit, reconcile and resolve complex payroll processing and employee payroll issues .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $55,000 - $69,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, compliance with federal and state regulations, and effective resolution of payroll-related issues. Proficient in analyzing and reconciling payroll data while ensuring adherence to company policies and accounting principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ProcessingRegulatory ComplianceIssue ResolutionData AnalysisBachelor's Degree

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Hard Skills

Payroll AnalysisPayroll ReconciliationTax ComplianceWage/Hour Issue ResolutionAuditingRegulatory Research

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Payroll System Administration

Industry Keywords

Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesFederal RegulationsState RegulationsIRS Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, audit, reconcile and resolve complex payroll processing and employee payroll issues
Ensure smooth payroll processing
Ensure payroll reporting and payments comply with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state and IRS regulations
Research and interpret federal and state regulatory requirements
Resolve tax, withholding, garnishment, and wage/hour issues for payroll processing
Respond to auditing and regulatory inquiries
Work with system programmers to achieve solutions when needed
Administer the company payroll system with an outside service provider when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience
U.S. Citizenship required
Experience or qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree may include: NNS Apprentice School graduate; Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate; Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience; Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience; High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience; High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
No clearance required to start

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Educational and training programs for continual career growth
Relocation: No relocation assistance available