Payroll Analyst: Multi-State Compliance & Systems Expert

NMDP; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NMDP is seeking a Payroll Analyst in the United States to manage biweekly, multi-state payroll processing with accuracy and timeliness. You will review data, resolve inquiries, and support reporting, year-end activities, and audits while collaborating with Benefits, Finance, and HR.

Experience with Oracle Time and Labor and ADP Workforce Now is required, along with proficiency in Excel. A CPP or FPC certification is preferred, and 5+ years of payroll experience plus an associate degree are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Payroll processing, multi-state payroll requirements, payroll tax, wage and hour requirements, deductions, garnishment processing, quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, compliance practices, and payroll reporting.
• Ability to: Produce accurate and timely payroll work, analyze and resolve payroll discrepancies, maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively with employees and cross-functional partners, manage multiple priorities, identify process improvement opportunities, and support system testing and validation.
• Systems Experiences: Required experience with Oracle Time and Labor and ADP Workforce Now; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HCM, payroll, or timekeeping systems.
• Education and/or Experience: Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; 5+ years payroll and tax experience; CPP or FPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process, audit, and reconcile payroll data to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, payroll taxes, garnishments, direct deposits, and other payroll-related transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Process and maintain employee garnishment orders, including wage garnishments and other court- or agency-ordered deductions.
• Research, analyze, and resolve payroll discrepancies and inquiries with timely follow-up.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and data analysis to support audits and leadership decisions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support year-end activities, including W-2 review and payroll tax reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Benefits, Finance, HR leadership, and other stakeholders to ensure payroll changes are accurate and aligned with policies.
• Monitor payroll processes for efficiency and support system updates and testing.
• Support multi-state payroll activities by reviewing state requirements, taxes, and compliance.
• Stay informed of applicable payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Payroll tax

Wage and hour

Garnishment processing

System testing

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Communication

Process improvement

Excel

HCM systems

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/HR/Business

5+ years payroll experience

CPP or FPC certification

Tools

Oracle Time and Labor

ADP Workforce Now

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NMDP is seeking a Payroll Analyst in the United States to manage biweekly, multi-state payroll processing with accuracy and timeliness. You will review data, resolve inquiries, and support reporting, year-end activities, and audits while collaborating with Benefits, Finance, and HR.

Experience with Oracle Time and Labor and ADP Workforce Now is required, along with proficiency in Excel. A CPP or FPC certification is preferred, and 5+ years of payroll experience plus an associate degree are