Payroll Analyst

Atrium Staffing; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Sick time as applicable by state law

Job summary

Atrium Staffing is seeking a Payroll Analyst to oversee end-to-end biweekly U.S. payroll for a large employee population in Workday and serve as a backup for international locations.

The role requires strong payroll expertise, meticulous data accuracy, and the ability to work independently. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, perform audits, and collaborate with HR and Finance to maintain data integrity across records and compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Extensive Workday payroll experience.
• Multi-state payroll processing expertise.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxation and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting payroll operations in Canada, Mexico and/or Costa Rica.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly U.S. payroll for 3,000+ employees using Workday.
• Audit payroll data including hours worked, bonuses, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Reconcile payroll data prior to transmission and validate reports after completion.
• Research, analyze, and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Back up payroll processing for Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to maintain data integrity.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities and form reconciliation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Workday

Multi-state payroll

Payroll taxation

Canada/Mexico payroll

Independence

Analytical

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Client Overview:

Our client is a global organization seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to support high-volume payroll operations. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while supporting a large employee population and collaborating with cross-functional teams across HR and Finance.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$38/hr - $42/hr

Position Overview:

The Payroll Analyst will be a key individual contributor responsible for the end-to-end processing of biweekly U.S. payroll for more than 3,000 employees utilizing Workday. This role requires strong payroll expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. The position will also serve as a backup resource for payroll processing in multiple international locations to support business continuity efforts.

Responsibilities of the Payroll Analyst:

• Process accurate and timely biweekly multi-state payroll for 3,000+ employees using Workday.


• Perform thorough audits of payroll data, including hours worked, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and tax withholdings.


• Reconcile payroll data prior to transmission and validate reports following payroll completion.


• Research, analyze, and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour regulations.


• Manage payroll taxation requirements, garnishments, liens, and other mandatory deductions.


• Process off-cycle payrolls for corrections, terminations, and bonus payments as needed.


• Serve as backup support for payroll processing in Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica.


• Partner closely with HR and Finance teams to maintain data integrity related to employee records, compensation changes, new hires, and terminations.


• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including tax form reconciliation and distribution.


• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.


• Maintain payroll procedures and process documentation.

Required Experience/Skills for the Payroll Analyst:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.


• Extensive Workday Payroll experience.


• Multi-state payroll processing expertise.


• Strong knowledge of payroll taxation and compliance requirements.


• Experience supporting payroll operations in Canada, Mexico, and/or Costa Rica.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Payroll Analyst:

• Experience working within a global organization.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.


• Experience supporting international payroll functions.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.


• 401(K).


• Sick time as applicable by state law.


• Opportunity to gain experience within a global payroll environment.

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