Payroll Auditor

Express Employment International; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment International in Oklahoma City seeks a Payroll Auditor to conduct structured audits of timekeeping and payroll records across multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces, ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws and internal policies.

You will review payroll data, document findings, prepare audit reports, and collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions and process improvements, with a 4-day in-office schedule and one remote day per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll compliance, wage and hour auditing, HR compliance, or related regulatory/audit work.
• Experience with multi-state or cross-border (U.S. and Canada) employment requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic audits of timekeeping and payroll records across jurisdictions.
• Assess compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local wage and hour laws.
• Evaluate internal payroll policies and procedures across jurisdictions.
• Use audit tools and checklists to ensure repeatable, defensible audit outcomes.
• Track results, prepare detailed reports, and communicate findings to management.
• Stay current with changes in employment verification laws in the U.S. and Canada.
• Develop and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Perform other duties to support the Compliance Audit Program.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Studies, or related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Oklahoma City, OK 73162, Join the dynamic corporate team at Express Employment International as a Payroll Auditor. In this role, you will conduct structured, desk based audits of timekeeping and payroll records across multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces to help ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour laws, payroll regulations, and internal company policies.

The Payroll Auditor plays an important role in identifying potential compliance risks related to hours worked, pay practices, and payroll processing accuracy. You’ll review and analyze payroll and timekeeping records, document findings, prepare clear and comprehensive audit reports, and partner with internal stakeholders to support timely corrective actions and process improvements.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and an understanding of payroll and wage and hour compliance. You’ll work collaboratively with teams across the organization to promote consistency, accuracy, and risk reduction, with an emphasis on education, corrective guidance, and continuous improvement.

This position is an important part of supporting Express Employment International’s compliance responsibilities as a multi-jurisdictional employer and complements broader compliance efforts across payroll, HR, and work authorization functions.

Express Employment International believes in the value of in person collaboration to support teamwork, creativity and connection. Employees in this position are expected to work a four (4) day in office schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely one (1) day each week, based on business and department needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct systematic audits of timekeeping and payroll records, including but not limited to timecards, pay statements, payroll registers, and supporting documentation
• Assess compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local wage and hour laws, including overtime eligibility and calculation, minimum wage requirements, meal and rest period rules, rounding practices, and other requirements
• Evaluate compliance with internal payroll related policies, procedures, and operational standards across multiple jurisdictions
• Utilize standardized audit tools, checklists, and methodologies to ensure consistent, repeatable, and defensible audit outcomes
• Track and document audit results, prepare detailed reports, and communicate findings to management teams
• Stay current with changes in employment verification laws and regulations across the U.S. and Canada
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective actions and process improvements based on audit outcomes
• Perform other related duties in support of the Compliance Audit Program as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in payroll compliance, wage and hour auditing, HR compliance, or a related regulatory or audit function
• Experience working with multi state or cross border (U.S. and Canada) employment requirements strongly preferred
• Familiarity with structured audit methodologies or compliance review frameworks is a plus

At Express, we celebrate what makes you, you. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents because we know that’s what makes us stronger together. If you're excited about the role, we’re excited to hear from you.

Express Employment International supports Express Employment Professionals franchises and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry leading, international staffing company with more than 870 franchise locations in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

Headquartered in Oklahoma City, our corporate team is committed to empowering franchisees by providing world class support, training, and strategic guidance through a unified global network.

Our mission is to professionally market and provide quality human resource solutions through an international franchising network benefiting our associates, clients, franchisees, corporate staff, shareholders, and the communities we serve.

Our vision is simple yet powerful: To help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.