Payroll Analyst II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage global payroll processes by validating inputs and calculations, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating approvals and funding.

• Assist with U.S. biweekly payroll, addressing employee changes, timekeeping, commissions, final pay, and payroll exceptions.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, and external payroll service providers to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll execution.

• Conduct payroll reconciliations and maintain rigorous controls while supporting tax compliance, quarter-end and year-end activities, audits, and regulatory obligations.

• Aid in payroll systems and integrations, including UKG, Workforce Ready, Oracle, and global payroll provider platforms, through testing, troubleshooting, and data validation.

• Evaluate payroll trends, metrics, and recurring issues to pinpoint risks and opportunities for enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and the employee experience.

• Promote continuous improvement through automation, process standardization, documentation, and implementation of payroll systems and providers.

• Offer informal guidance, training, or project-based work direction to others as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in U.S. payroll.

• Familiarity with payroll controls, compliance requirements, and handling confidential employee information.

• Strong skills in payroll processing, reconciliation, analytics, and problem-solving.

• Keen attention to detail with the ability to meet critical payroll deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with experience in payroll data analysis.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across HR, Finance, Tax, and external payroll providers.

• Experience with UKG, Workforce Ready, Oracle, or comparable HR/Payroll systems.

• A reliable, confidential workspace and consistent internet connectivity.

• Availability to work a schedule aligned with Eastern Time (ET).

• Flexibility to accommodate payroll deadlines and occasional meetings across global time zones.

• Capability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a virtual environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.

• Competitive wages.

• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, FSAs).

• 401(k) plan.

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Opportunities for professional development and tuition assistance.

• Occasional travel for in-person team meetings, training, or other business-related events.