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Payroll Analyst
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$32 - $41 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Payroll Analyst
CARE
• The Payroll Analyst supports payroll operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing across the organization. • This role is responsible for managing the hourly employee payroll population across multiple entities in a multi-state environment. • Serving as backup support for the exempt payroll population as needed. • Partners closely with the Payroll Manager, People Team, Finance, and external providers to deliver a seamless payroll experience while maintaining strong attention to compliance and detail. • Lead the end-to-end payroll processing for the hourly employee population across two U.S. entities. • Validate timecards, overtime calculations, and applicable wage/hour rules. • Ensure accurate processing of wages, bonuses, adjustments, and benefit deductions. • Review payroll reports and perform detailed audits to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to finalization. • Supports payroll processing for exempt employees as backup coverage when needed. • Assist with payroll reconciliations and support year-end activities (e.g., W-2 review and validation).
Job Requirements
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll processing, particularly wage and hour compliance.
- Experience managing hourly payroll populations with complex timekeeping.
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in payroll systems and HRIS platforms (Workday preferred).
- Advanced Excel skills preferred.
- Strong communication skills and customer service mindset.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred.
- 3–4 years of payroll processing experience, preferably supporting multi-state hourly populations.
- Experience in a multi-entity environment preferred.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
- 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
- Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
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