Payroll Analyst

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule Tue/Thu

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Payroll Analyst based in Irvine, CA, on a hybrid schedule (Tuesdays and Thursdays). You will deliver accurate, timely payroll across North America while maintaining compliance and partnering with auditors and tax authorities.

With 5+ years in payroll systems and 3+ years handling US payroll taxes, you’ll own payroll data, support transformations, and drive process improvements using Workday/ADP. Strong Excel skills and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll systems experience.
• 3+ years US payroll taxes experience.
• CPP or FPC certification.
• Experience with Workday/ADP tools and systems.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and company policies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Able to work with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, prepare and input payroll data to deliver accurate payroll.
• Review and upload payroll taxes from Workday to ADP for processing.
• Maintain knowledge of wage and hour laws and SOX compliance.
• Assist with payroll transformation projects and process improvements.
• Ensure confidentiality and support post-payroll reporting.

Skills

Payroll systems

US payroll taxes

CPP/FPC

Workday/ADP

Payroll regulations

Excel

Cross-functional work

Problem solving

Time management

English proficiency

Education

College degree or CPP/FPC

Tools

Workday

ADP Smart Compliance

ADP Payment Solutions

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. "For Planet and Progress" is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you're not just forging a career, you're joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients' resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress.

Day in the Life

The Payroll Analyst will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and compliant payroll across North America. In this role, you'll help coordinate and monitor payroll activities necessary to accomplish our payroll processing objectives, as well as maintain strong relationships with external auditors and tax government agencies. We're looking for someone with at least five years of payroll processing experience, including hands-on payroll tax expertise, who is ready to take ownership and make an impact. This role will be based in Irvine, CA on a hybrid schedule Tuesday/Thursday. The compensation range is $70,000 - $80,000 USD, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. To thrive in this role, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Analyzes, prepares and inputs payroll data using an automated system to produce accurate and timely payroll, and ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Review, audit, and upload all federal, state, and local payroll taxes from Workday to ADP for processing.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, etc.
• Facilitates management and employee understanding of payroll procedures.
• Assists managers with resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Calculates hours from time entry system(s) as applicable.
• Assists with HR/Payroll transformation projects and initiatives.
• Evaluate payroll systems, policies and processes, recommend opportunities to automate or streamline, as well as support enhancements.
• Assists with completing pre-acquisition and post-acquisition support tasks related to payroll integration and training, etc.
• Assist with post-payroll reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement programs and team priorities.
• Stay current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here:

• 5+ years of experience with payroll systems and related software programs
• 3+ years of experience in a role where you were responsible for US payroll taxes.
• College Degree or High School Diploma with CPP/FPC
• Familiarity with Workday, ADP Smart Compliance, ADP Payment Solutions, or other HRIS/Payroll systems highly preferred
• Knowledge of government regulations as they apply to payroll, company policies, and operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent organization and time/project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities (i.e. self-starter, self-motivated)
• English language competency

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.

Employee Testimonials

"Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver." - Erin Peck, Emissions Services

"There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots-on-the-ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together." - Andre Richardson, Consulting

"I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world." - J Esteves, R&D

For more information, visit www.onterris.com.