Payroll Analyst

Mobility

. Analyze, audit, and validate payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, compliance, and analysis, with strong capabilities in data reconciliation and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel for effective reporting and problem resolution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ProcessingPayroll AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelPayroll ComplianceHRIS Experience

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Hard Skills

Payroll PrinciplesWage and Hour RulesTax WithholdingsDeductionsGarnishmentsData ReconciliationPayroll ReportingProcess ImprovementsAutomation InitiativesPayroll Documentation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingTime ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

HRISTimekeeping SystemsWorkforce Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Payroll Compliance RequirementsInternal AuditsExternal AuditsEmployee InquiriesPayroll Discrepancies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, audit, and validate payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Support end-to-end North America payroll processing, including time and attendance review, earnings, deductions, bonuses, adjustments, and off-cycle payments
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and payroll-related issues
Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, month-end files, tax-related data, and payroll documentation
Partner with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and external vendors on employee data, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, and payroll funding
Maintain payroll records and support internal and external audits
Assist with payroll system testing, process improvements, automation initiatives, and payroll-related changes
Monitor payroll compliance requirements, identify trends and risks, and recommend corrective actions or process enhancements

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-8 years of payroll processing, payroll analysis, finance, accounting, or HR operations experience
Strong understanding of payroll principles, wage and hour rules, tax withholdings, deductions, garnishments, and payroll compliance requirements
Experience with payroll, HRIS, timekeeping, or workforce management systems
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data reconciliation
Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines
Applicants in the United States must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future
Applicants in Canada must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of hire; immigration or work permit support is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package, including incentive opportunities where applicable
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employees and eligible dependents
Retirement savings programs, including company matching contributions where available
Reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and employment for qualified individuals with disabilities