Payroll Analyst — Remote, Automation & Growth

Trace3; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vis­

401(k) Employer Match

Training and development programs

Snacks and beverages in major offices

Work-life balance & generous PTO

Job summary

Trace3 is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support payroll processing, reporting, compliance, and commissions administration across Trace3 and affiliated entities. Under the Senior Payroll Manager, you will help scale payroll operations during growth and acquisitions, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

You will back up commissions administration and collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and other teams to drive data accuracy and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience with UKG UltiPro payroll software and multi‑jurisdiction taxation
• 3–5 years of related payroll experience and strong analytical skills
• Ability to troubleshoot payroll issues and support audits
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Process full‑cycle payroll for exempt employees, corrections, commissions, bonuses, and final paychecks.
• Reconcile payroll records and resolve discrepancies per pay period.
• Respond to inquiries about payroll, deductions, taxes, and verifications.
• Maintain payroll records to ensure wage law and tax compliance.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports weekly, monthly, and YTD.
• Support audits with documentation and analysis.

Skills

UKG UltiPro

Payroll processing

Tax compliance

Power BI

Tableau

Data mapping

Audits

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Multijurisdiction tax

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Trace3 is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support payroll processing, reporting, compliance, and commissions administration across Trace3 and affiliated entities. Under the Senior Payroll Manager, you will help scale payroll operations during growth and acquisitions, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

You will back up commissions administration and collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and other teams to drive data accuracy and continuous process improvements.