Payroll Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Payroll Analyst based in the United States.

As a Payroll Analyst, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to both day-to-day payroll processing and strategic system transformation initiatives, including the implementation of modern payroll platforms. Working in a fully remote environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain seamless payroll operations, support tax compliance, and optimize reporting processes. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and extensive payroll expertise who thrives in fast-paced environments. Your work will directly impact employee satisfaction, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across the organization.

• Support daily payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for employees across multiple states.
• Assist with the final stages of payroll system implementation and transition activities, helping ensure a smooth migration to modern payroll platforms.
• Manage payroll-related data, audits, reconciliations, and reporting activities while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.
• Process and administer payroll adjustments, deductions, garnishments, and tax-related transactions.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and other stakeholders to resolve payroll discrepancies and improve operational workflows.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports to support business decision-making and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure data integrity across payroll and HR systems.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing multi-state payroll operations and payroll tax compliance.
• Strong hands-on experience with payroll processing, payroll reporting, garnishments, and tax administration.
• Proven experience working with Oracle Cloud Payroll and Oracle HR systems.
• Experience utilizing Kronos Dimensions Timekeeping for workforce management and payroll-related processes.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and its integration within business operations.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation tasks.
• Experience using ADP payroll tax applications and managing complex multi-state payroll tax requirements.
• Knowledge of payroll system implementations, migrations, or optimization initiatives.
• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) payroll systems is considered a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a remote environment.
• Flexibility to work Pacific Time Zone business hours while operating remotely from anywhere within the United States.

Benefits

• 100% remote work opportunity from anywhere within the United States.
• Flexible work arrangement aligned with Pacific Time Zone operations.
• Opportunity to contribute to a major payroll system transformation and implementation project.
• Exposure to leading payroll, HR, and workforce management technologies.
• Collaborative and supportive remote work environment.
• Long-term professional development through involvement in complex payroll operations and compliance initiatives.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.