Payroll Analyst

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a payroll professional to analyze payroll processes, resolve complex issues, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. You will work with internal teams to address audits and reporting needs while maintaining confidential employee data.

The role emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and timely responses to inquiries, with opportunities to implement process improvements and support payroll system enhancements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of related education or experience.
• 2+ years of payroll experience or equivalent in a deadline-driven environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll fundamentals, data validation, and audits.
• Proficiency in payroll/HR systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to meet SLAs.
• Certified Payroll Professional Certification (2-year completion) is required or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Load and validate supplemental pay requests and ensure proper approvals.
• Analyze payroll discrepancies and research issues to resolve them.
• Provide sector POC support for payroll processing and issue resolution.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers within SLAs.
• Create or run ad hoc queries to support reporting needs.
• Review audit findings and document actions taken.
• Write test scripts and aid system enhancements and process improvements.
• Maintain records and protect confidential payroll information.

Skills

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Customer service

Discretion with confidential data

Time management

Collaboration across departments

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

4 years of related education or experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Analyzes, audits, reconciles and resolves complex payroll processing and employee payroll issues to ensure smooth payroll processing. Ensures payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state and IRS regulations. Researches and interprets federal and state regulatory requirements and resolves tax, withholding, garnishment, and wage/hour issues for payroll processing. Responds to auditing and regulatory inquiries. May work with system programmers to achieve solutions or administer company payroll system with outside service provider.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Load, validate, and track supplemental pay requests, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals.
• Analyze payroll discrepancies and perform research on demand to resolve issues and answer questions.
• Provide sector point-of-contact (POC) support as needed for payroll processing and issue resolution.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers within required SLAs.
• Create and/or run basic ad hoc query requests to support reporting needs and research.
• Review, analyze, and resolve audit findings during each payroll process; document actions taken and outcomes.
• Write test scripts and perform assigned project duties to support system enhancements, process improvements, and departmental objectives.
• Calculate and resolve special processing needs (for example: adjustments, off-cycle items, special earnings scenarios) in alignment with policy and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and process documentation and protect confidential payroll and employee information.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent & 4 years of related education, i.e.: business or accounting and/or relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of payroll experience (or closely related experience in a deadline-driven environment).
• Working knowledge of payroll fundamentals and data validation practices.
• Familiarity with payroll audits, controls, and compliance practices.
• Proficiency in payroll/HR systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to meet SLAs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Certified Payroll Professional Certification [2-year completion requirement].
• Analytical problem-solving and issue resolution.
• Accuracy, data integrity, and strong follow-through.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Time management and ability to prioritize recurring and urgent requests.
• Collaboration across payroll, HR, finance, and sector partners.
• Discretion in handling confidential employee and payroll data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP experience
• Prior experience working in a shared service or center of excellence environment.

Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00.

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.