Payroll Analyst

Option Care Health

. Develop, analyze, and recommend audits and streamlining efforts for daily payroll operations .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,188 - $95,313 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll operations, including processing for large employee populations, compliance with payroll regulations, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proven ability to lead process improvements and manage vendor relationships while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

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Payroll ProcessingPayroll PrinciplesProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementTime Management

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll PrinciplesTax ComplianceGarnishment ProceduresInternal AuditsRoot-Cause AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Payroll OperationsHRISBenefitsConfidentialityProcess ChangesEscalation Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, analyze, and recommend audits and streamlining efforts for daily payroll operations
Serve as subject matter expert and advise the payroll team on process changes
Answer payroll questions from the field and meet all deadlines
Research company policies and tools to provide accurate and timely answers
Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and special projects
Maintain confidentiality of handled material
Perform internal audits across Payroll, HR-OPS, and Benefits
Work with vendors to ensure requested tasks are completed accurately and timely
Analyze and respond to complex payroll matters and authorize policy exceptions within defined limits
Develop procedures and policies for payroll operations and coordinate approved system changes
Update affected policy and procedure manuals
Conduct root-cause analysis and lead process improvement initiatives
Advise coworkers and management on complex Payroll, Benefits, and HR issues
Research and interpret complex technical information
Escalate issues appropriately and complete objectives with minimal supervision
Build trusted partnerships with counterparts and key stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED
At least 3 years of experience in processing payroll containing multiple entities and over 5,000 employees
Alternatively, a combination of relevant experience in Benefits or HRIS and Payroll with a minimum of 5 years total experience, with employee population over 5,000, may be acceptable
Working knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations and procedures, including tax, garnishment and compliance
Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers
Experience communicating verbally and in writing to various audiences
Prior experience with outside vendors
Time management skills, including prioritizing, organizing, tracking details, and meeting multiple deadlines
Intermediate-level Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with minimal supervision and determining when escalation is necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Paid Time off
Bonding Time Off
401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
HSA Company Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
myFlexPay
Family Support
Mental Health Services
Company Paid Life Insurance
Award/Recognition Programs