Payroll Analyst

Your IT Recruiter; United States; A distancia; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Your IT Recruiter is seeking a Payroll Analyst for a fully remote role in the United States. You will ensure employees are paid accurately and on time by processing payroll, managing records, and auditing processes.

You will collect timekeeping data, compute hours, leaves, overtime, bonuses, and deductions, and coordinate with HR and Accounting to maintain compliant payroll operations. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of payroll laws, and proficiency with

Formación

• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience in HR or payroll department.
• Solid knowledge of payroll laws, taxes, deductions and confidentiality.
• Proficient with payroll software and MS Excel for data accuracy.

Responsabilidades

• Collect and verify timekeeping for all employees.
• Calculate pay including leaves and overtime.
• Compute bonuses and commissions when applicable.
• Manage taxes and deductions with accuracy.
• Process periodic payments via checks or direct deposits.
• Issue statements and maintain payroll records.
• Update payroll data for changes in status or pay rates.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and management.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports for supervisor review.
• Stay updated on tax and deduction laws affecting payroll.
• Coordinate with HR and Accounting teams.

Conocimientos

Payroll expertise

Data accuracy

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

BS degree in Finance/HR/Accounting

Herramientas

ADP

Payroll software

MS Office (Excel)

Descripción del empleo

This is a remote position. Your IT Recruiter is looking for a skilled individual who can efficiently manage, process, and analyze payroll data. Payroll Analysts are responsible for ensuring that an organization’s employees are paid accurately and on time. They analyze and coordinate payroll processes, maintain payroll records, and perform audits to ensure accuracy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Payroll Analysts are responsible for ensuring that an organization’s employees are paid accurately and on time. They analyze and coordinate payroll processes, maintain payroll records, and perform audits to ensure accuracy.

• Collecting and verifying timekeeping information for all employees
• Calculating pay according to hours worked incorporating leaves and overtime
• Calculating bonuses and commissions when applicable
• Managing and calculating taxes and deductions
• Initiating periodical payments timely either by preparing and administering checks or making direct deposits through a bank payment system
• Issuing statements and invoices and maintaining records
• Updating paper and electronic payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes etc.
• Dealing with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management
• Investigating and resolving any discrepancies in payroll
• Preparing and submitting reports with payroll information to supervisor
• Keeping informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process
• Coordinating with Human Resources and Accounting teams

Requirements Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a Payroll Analyst or similar role in the HR department.
• Strong knowledge of labor legislation and payroll processes.
• Experience with payroll software and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Good math skills with the ability to spot numerical errors.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and software to effectively manage payroll operations and ensure data accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills to examine payroll data, identify discrepancies, and implement appropriate corrections.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills for maintaining precise payroll records and documents.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, social security, and other deductions to ensure accurate calculations and adherence to local, state, and federal laws.
• Excellent numerical skills to manage large amounts of data and perform accurate calculations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with employees, management, and external agencies regarding payroll-related inquiries and issues.
• Problem-solving skills to identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues promptly and efficiently.
• Proficiency in using Excel or similar software for data management and reporting.
• Strong understanding of employment law, tax regulations, and confidentiality principles related to payroll administration.

Requirements:

• BS degree in Finance, HR, Accounting or relevant field.
• 3-5 years of payroll processing.
• Must have experience with ADP Benefits Contract Role Originally posted on Himalayas