People Operations & Payroll Analyst

Porch; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated People Operations & Payroll Analyst to enhance HR processes and ensure compliance with local labor laws. This role involves managing employee lifecycle activities, maintaining HR systems like Workday, and performing data analysis to support HR leadership. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will streamline operations and improve employee experiences in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in HR operations or related roles.
• Familiarity with labor laws and statutory compliance.
• Experience with payroll systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding, employee records, and offboarding processes.
• Ensure accuracy of employee data and maintain HR systems.
• Collaborate with payroll vendors for accurate salary processing.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI)

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

HRIS Systems

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Join Our Team as a People Operations & Payroll Analyst

The Porch Group is looking for a dedicated People Operations & Payroll Analyst to manage and optimize HR processes, ensure compliance with company policies and local labor laws, and support employee lifecycle management. This role reports to the Senior Manager, People Operations & Systems.

What You Will Do

1. Manage onboarding, employee records, transfers, promotions, and offboarding processes within our HRIS.
2. Ensure accuracy and completeness of employee data in HR systems.
3. Maintain HR systems including Workday and generate regular reports on employee metrics (e.g., attrition, attendance, performance).
4. Perform data analysis to identify trends and recommend insights to HR leadership.
5. Ensure adherence to labor laws, statutory requirements, and company policies.
6. Maintain and update employee documentation (contracts, agreements, statutory forms).
7. Collaborate with payroll and benefits vendors to ensure accurate salary processing and smooth enrollment processes.
8. Verify employee attendance and leave data for payroll calculations.
9. Train employees and HR team members on HR tools.
10. Address employee queries related to policies, benefits, and HR processes.
11. Identify gaps in HR processes and recommend improvements.
12. Assist in automating and streamlining repetitive tasks for efficiency.

What You Will Bring

1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. 4+ years of experience in HR operations or a related role.
3. Familiarity with Indian labor laws and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, Gratuity).
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Proficiency in HRIS systems; Workday experience preferred.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
8. High accuracy and attention to detail.
9. Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
10. Experience with payroll systems; Safeguard experience is a plus.
11. Familiarity with HR platforms like SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, or similar.
12. HR or related certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI) are preferred.