Payroll Analyst - URI

City Personnel, Inc.; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City Personnel, Inc. partners with the University of Rhode Island to recruit a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst for high-volume bi-weekly payroll support for a large, unionized workforce.

The role is based in Kingston, RI with a pay rate of $32.00 per hour and requires strong Excel skills and familiarity with union contracts. The Payroll Analyst will process payroll, audit timecards, resolve discrepancies, and handle retroactive pay adjustments while ensuring accuracy and on-time payments.

Qualifications

• Experience processing high-volume bi-weekly payroll.
• Auditing time records and resolving discrepancies.
• Knowledge of union contracts and how they affect wages.
• Advanced Excel skills for large datasets and reporting.
• Experience with Workday and/or PeopleSoft preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and support bi-weekly payroll activities, meeting strict deadlines.
• Review and audit timecards and payroll transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Research, identify, and resolve payroll discrepancies with employees and departments.
• Process retroactive pay adjustments and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and assist with reporting and reconciliation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timecard auditing

Excel proficiency

Workday/PeopleSoft experience

Union contracts knowledge

Payroll reporting

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

PeopleSoft

Job description

We’re partnering with the University of Rhode Island (URI) to find a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support high-volume bi-weekly payroll for a large, unionized workforce.

This role includes processing payroll, auditing timecards, resolving discrepancies, and handling retroactive pay adjustments, all while making sure employees are paid accurately and on time. The ideal candidate has strong payroll administration experience, advanced Excel skills, and a solid understanding of how collective bargaining agreements affect wages, overtime, and special pay situations.

Pay & Job Highlights:

Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour

Location: Kingston, RI

Responsibilities of the Payroll Analyst:

• Process and support bi-weekly payroll activities, meeting strict deadlines to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Review and audit employee timecards and payroll transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university policies and union contract requirements.
• Research, identify, and resolve payroll discrepancies, working with employees, supervisors, HR, and departments to obtain corrections and approvals.
• Process retroactive pay adjustments and payroll corrections, and maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and areas for process improvement, and assist with payroll reporting and reconciliation.

Qualifications of the Payroll Analyst:

• Experience processing high-volume bi-weekly payroll, including auditing time records, resolving discrepancies, and processing retroactive pay.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and how union contracts affect wages, differentials, overtime, and special pay situations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience analyzing large datasets, reconciling payroll information, and building payroll reports.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Workday and/or PeopleSoft, or payroll experience in higher education, the public sector, or healthcare, is preferred. Some college coursework is preferred, and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is a plus.