Payroll Business Analyst - Intel Contract Employee

Intel; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Intel is seeking a Payroll Business Analyst to support accurate, compliant payroll operations by analyzing data, resolving discrepancies, and partnering with cross-functional teams. You will drive process improvements, support system testing, and ensure timely payroll processing.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in US payroll, advanced Excel skills, and experience with Workday or ADP. This role is a hybrid/contract position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or related field or 4+ years of experience.
• 4+ years of experience in US Payroll and Payroll Accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and macros.
• Experience with payroll automation and system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and eliminate non-value-added work.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR, Accounting, IT to implement process improvements.
• Analyze payroll data and related transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Support system testing with detailed test plans and execution.

Skills

Payroll analysis

US payroll

Advanced Excel

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Equivalent professional experience (4+ years)

Tools

Workday

ADP payroll systems

Job description

Job Description

The Payroll Business Analyst will support accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations by analyzing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, supporting system testing, and partnering with Payroll, HR, Accounting, IT, and other cross-functional teams. This role requires strong analytical skills, payroll process knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage priorities while driving process improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and eliminate redundant or non-value-added work.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR, Accounting, IT, and other business partners to execute process improvements and issue resolutions.
• Analyze payroll data, variable compensation, and related transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve payroll controls, data quality, operational efficiency, and compliance outcomes.
• Initiate and drive assigned projects to completion with minimal guidance.
• Support system testing by creating detailed test plans, performing test execution, documenting results, and validating outcomes for initiatives, improvements, or issue resolutions.
• Proactively communicate project, testing, or deadline risks to the manager and appropriate stakeholders.
• Identify payroll data issues, inconsistencies, and root causes; partner with IT or appropriate teams to resolve them.
• Complete ad hoc reporting, payroll analysis, and data validation requests with limited supervision.
• Analyze compensation, payroll, or policy-related changes and provide clear findings to business partners.
• Prepare clear documentation, reporting, and summaries to support audit readiness, stakeholder communication, and operational decision-making.
• Drive business analysis activities, including requirements gathering, process mapping, documentation and user stories.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and ability to resolve issues with sound judgment.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise reports and updates.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship nor relocation assistance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent (4+ years) of relevant professional experience.
• 4+ years of experience in US Payroll and Payroll Accounting.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance requirements, data accuracy controls, and audit readiness expectations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, data analysis, pivot tables, and macros.
• Experience supporting payroll automation, process improvement, system implementations, or operational transformation initiatives.
• Experience with payroll systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing documentation for audits, controls reviews, or stakeholder governance.
• Experience with Workday and ADP payroll systems.
• Previous experience in LATAM Payroll, Finance, HR Operations, or a related operational function.
• Payroll certification, process improvement certification, or data analytics certification is preferred.

Job Type

Intel Contract Employee

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, California, Folsom

Additional Locations

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $52,000.00 - $200,000.00. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on‑site at their assigned Intel site and off‑site. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.