Payroll Analyst

Macquarie Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

25 days annual leave

Parental leave (20 weeks)

Volunteer leave & donation matching

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) and financial wellbeing

Job summary

Macquarie Group in Houston is seeking a payroll professional to deliver accurate and compliant payroll outcomes for a global remit. You will work with Operations, People and Culture, Finance, and risk teams to resolve queries and drive process improvements.

The role offers exposure to complex payroll environments, with a focus on ensuring compliance and reducing operational risk in a hybrid working setup requiring three days on-site.

Qualifications

• Understanding of US end-to-end payroll processes including tax withholdings and benefits.
• Knowledge of US payroll regulations and year-end processes.
• Strong analytical capability using Excel and data tools to resolve issues.
• Ability to resolve employee and stakeholder queries with clarity.
• Collaborative mindset to improve payroll processes and reduce risk.
• Strong communication and independent work in a global team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and compliant payroll outcomes for a global remit.
• Collaborate with Operations, People and Culture, Finance, and risk teams.
• Investigate issues, resolve queries, and drive process improvements.
• Support payroll systems enhancements in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

US payroll processes

US payroll legislation

data analysis (Excel)

communication

stakeholder management

attention to detail

Tools

ADP Vantage

Job description

In this role, you join a collaborative payroll team with a global remit, helping ensure our colleagues across the business are supported through reliable payroll outcomes. Your work underpins trust, compliance and continuous improvement, while giving you exposure to complex payroll environments and meaningful stakeholder relationships.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

You play a key role in delivering accurate and compliant payroll outcomes by working closely with Operations, People and Culture, Finance, risk teams, the wider business and external payroll vendors. Reporting to a Payroll Manager, you apply your analytical and interpersonal skills to resolve employee and stakeholder queries, investigate issues and turn insights into process improvements that reduce operational risk. Your attention to detail supports high-quality payroll processing and adherence to relevant legislation, while your curiosity and problem-solving mindset help enhance payroll systems and procedures in a global, team-based environment.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working for many of our roles, this role does require three days a week in our advertised location.

What You Offer

• Solid understanding of US end-to-end payroll processes, including payroll calculations, statutory deductions (federal, state, and local taxes), benefits, and compliance requirements.
• Exposure to ADP platforms (preferably Vantage) or similar payroll systems is highly regarded.
• Working knowledge of US payroll legislation and compliance, with an understanding of key regulatory requirements (e.g., tax withholding, reporting obligations, and year-end processes).
• Strong analytical capability, including confident use of advanced Excel functions and data analysis tools to identify issues and improve outcomes.
• High attention to detail combined with strong organization and time management skills to manage multiple priorities accurately.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a global team in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

Benefits

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.