Payroll Analyst — High-Volume, Client-Facing

IRIS; DuBois (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IRIS is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support CAVU HCM by IRIS, our North American HCM business. You will manage payroll for a portfolio of 90+ client accounts, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time in accordance with payroll requirements.

You will act as the primary client contact, work with internal teams to resolve data-integration issues, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining strict service-level standards.

Qualifications

• Significant payroll experience, ideally in a multi-client or service-bureau environment.
• Experience managing a high-volume client base, including 90+ payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices, tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Experience with a major payroll platform such as Paylocity, ADP, UKG, Paycom or a comparable system.
• Advanced Excel and data-reconciliation skills.
• A strong combination of accuracy, time management, communication, customer focus, problem-solving, adaptability, collaboration, analytical thinking and accountability.
• FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is a plus, not a stated requirement.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time for 90+ assigned clients.
• Verify employee data, deductions, benefits and tax information, and audit payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local payroll regulations.
• Act as the primary client contact, communicating proactively about timelines, data requirements and potential issues while meeting established service-level standards.
• Partner with internal teams to troubleshoot payroll and data-integration issues.
• Prepare payroll reports and performance metrics, and support quarterly and year-end activities including W-2s and 1099s.
• Recommend and help implement improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy while managing competing daily priorities.

Skills

Payroll processing

High-volume client management

Excel and data reconciliation

Attention to detail

Communication and collaboration

Problem-solving and accountability

CPP/FPC certification (nice to have)

Tools

Paylocity

ADP

UKG

Paycom

Job description

IRIS is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support CAVU HCM by IRIS, our North American HCM business. You will manage payroll for a portfolio of 90+ client accounts, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time in accordance with payroll requirements.

You will act as the primary client contact, work with internal teams to resolve data-integration issues, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining strict service-level standards.