Payroll Analyst

Ralliant

. Own end-to-end payroll processing for assigned employee populations, legal entities, or states/countries across multiple pay frequencies .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • SlovakiaJunior💰 €1,700 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, including complex calculations and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Proficient in payroll system operations and data reconciliation, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Multi-State Payroll ProcessingPayroll Taxation KnowledgeServiceNow ExperienceIntermediate Excel SkillsFundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingComplex CalculationsData ReconciliationPayroll Journal EntriesTax Filings ReviewEquity Compensation AdministrationGarnishment AdministrationPayroll System OperationsAudit PreparationPay Transparency Validation

Soft Skills

Confidentiality MaintenanceProblem SolvingTeam GuidanceProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowOracleADPUKGDayforceSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

Wage and Hour LawPayroll Tax ComplianceUnion EnvironmentsCollective Bargaining AgreementsEMEA Payrolls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end payroll processing for assigned employee populations, legal entities, or states/countries across multiple pay frequencies
Perform complex calculations, including retroactive pay, prorations, severance, relocation, equity compensation, imputed income, gross-ups, and taxable fringe benefits
Reconcile payroll to the general ledger, validate funding requirements, and research and clear variances prior to close
Review and validate quarterly and annual tax filings and unemployment returns; partner with the tax service provider to resolve agency notices
Administer multi-state and local tax setup, including reciprocity agreements and remote-work tax implications
Audit benefit deductions, retirement contributions, and leave accruals
Own the Tier 2 ServiceNow queue and resolve escalated pay, tax, garnishment, and deduction cases within SLA with complete documentation
Determine and execute case resolution via off-cycle payment, adjustment, or upstream fix; identify recurring themes and recommend process improvements
Serve as subject matter resource for assigned states/entities
Prepare payroll journal entries and support internal, external, and SOX audits
Participate in UAT for system releases
Prepare payroll funding files and support Treasury with settlement confirmation
Process assignment-related pay elements for globally mobile employees
Validate pay transparency and pay equity data extracts
Provide guidance and training to less experienced team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of progressive multi-state/country payroll processing experience
Solid knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour law, payroll taxation, garnishment administration, and year-end requirements
Demonstrated experience operating a major payroll platform through the full payroll cycle
Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced lookups, conditional formulas, and reconciliation of large data sets
Experience reconciling payroll to the general ledger and researching wage and tax variances
Experience resolving escalated cases in a service management platform; ServiceNow strongly preferred
Proven track record maintaining confidentiality
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred)
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation (preferred)
Hands-on experience with Oracle, ADP, UKG, Dayforce, SAP, or other leading payroll systems (preferred)
Experience administering equity compensation or mobility/expatriate payroll (preferred)
Experience with union environments, collective bargaining agreements, or multi-EIN structures (preferred)
Exposure to Germany and EMEA payrolls; ability to build custom reports or queries within a payroll or HCM system (preferred)

Benefits

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