Audit-Focused Payroll & Benefits Analyst

Fagron; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Fagron is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Analyst to support North America payroll and benefits operations from Austin, TX. The role emphasizes auditing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring compliance and timely processing.

You will manage the 401(k) program, monitor contributions, support eligibility, and coordinate with vendors. Collaboration with People & Culture, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and external partners is essential to maintain strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of payroll, benefits, payroll accounting, HR operations, or related analytical experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience auditing payroll data, reconciling payroll or benefit accounts, researching discrepancies, and documenting corrections.
• Experience administering or supporting a defined contribution retirement plan, preferably a 401(k) plan, including contribution and eligibility review, reconciliations, and vendor coordination.
• Working knowledge of payroll concepts, wage and hour requirements, payroll taxes, deductions, benefit deductions, retirement plan contributions, and payroll controls.

Responsibilities

• Audit payroll files, payroll registers, employee changes, earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related data to identify discrepancies and help ensure accurate processing.
• Research payroll exceptions and discrepancies, document findings, coordinate corrections, and track issues through resolution.
• Own and manage day-to-day administration of the company 401(k) program, including employee and employer contribution monitoring, eligibility support, file reviews, reconciliations, vendor coordination, and issue resolution.

Skills

Auditing payroll data

Reconciliation

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or related field

Job description

Fagron is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Analyst to support North America payroll and benefits operations from Austin, TX. The role emphasizes auditing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring compliance and timely processing.

You will manage the 401(k) program, monitor contributions, support eligibility, and coordinate with vendors. Collaboration with People & Culture, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and external partners is essential to maintain strong