Payroll Analyst

Atrium Staffing; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package

Job summary

Atrium Staffing is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join the payroll team on a temporary basis. The role focuses on reporting, analytics, and Excel-driven data analysis, with potential for long-term opportunities.

Ideal candidates are highly analytical, proactive, and tech-savvy, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. 3–5+ years in payroll or related analytics are preferred, with strong Excel skills and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5+ years in payroll or related analytical role.
• Expert-level Excel skills with Pivot Tables & lookup functions.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze payroll trends and metrics monthly.
• Create and analyze complex payroll reports in Excel.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and data analysis projects.
• Interpret payroll data to support business decisions.
• Assist with payroll-related projects and process improvements.
• Collaborate with team to complete departmental initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with payroll goals and procedures.
• Support additional analytical projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Job description

Client Overview:

Our client is a well-established organization seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join their payroll team on a temporary basis. This is a newly created role due to increased workload and offers the potential for long-term opportunities. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, proactive, technology-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$30/hr - $33/hr

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support the Payroll department with reporting, analytics, and special projects. This role is heavily focused on Microsoft Excel and data analysis, making it an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in payroll, financial, or sales analysis. Strong recent graduates with exceptional Excel skills and the ability to work independently are encouraged to apply, as are experienced professionals looking for their next opportunity.

Responsibilities of the Payroll Analyst:

• Prepare, monitor, and analyze payroll trends and metrics every month.


• Create, maintain, and analyze complex payroll reports using Microsoft Excel.


• Perform ad hoc reporting and data analysis projects.


• Interpret payroll data and provide insights to support business decisions.


• Assist with payroll-related projects and process improvements.


• Collaborate with team members to complete departmental initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with payroll department goals and internal procedures.


• Support additional analytical projects as assigned.

Required Experience/Skills for the Payroll Analyst:

• 3 - 5+ years of experience in a Payroll Analyst, Financial Analyst, Sales Analyst, or similar analytical role (strong recent graduates with exceptional Excel skills will also be considered).


• Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, data analysis).


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Technology and systems-oriented with the ability to learn new software quickly.


• Self-starter who takes initiative and requires minimal supervision.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Payroll Analyst:

• Experience using ADP Enterprise.


• Payroll reporting and analytics experience.


• Experience supporting payroll or finance departments.


• Continuous improvement or process optimization experience.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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