Remote Payroll Analyst — Precision in Finance

Noridian Healthcare Solutions; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Noridian Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for Noridian and affiliated entities. This role ensures compliance with regulations and supports employee inquiries while collaborating with HR and Finance to maintain payroll controls.

The position requires an Associates degree in a related field and payroll experience; CPP certification is preferred. The role is remote with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Payroll or related experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes and reconciles employee payroll accurately and timely in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collects, reviews, and maintains payroll data throughout the employee lifecycle, including new hires, employee changes, and terminations.
• Performs payroll adjustments for deductions, benefits, garnishments, retroactive pay, and status changes.
• Balances payroll data prior to finalization, validates payroll reports, disburses employee payments, and prepares check or electronic payment requests.
• Prepares payroll-related journal entries, reconciles payroll and related accounts, and supports third-party billings and vendor payments.
• Administers wage garnishments in accordance with applicable regulations and coordinates with internal and external partners to ensure proper calculation, withholding, and remittance.
• Supports retirement and benefit payroll processes, including setup, payroll file transmission, compliance support, and related reconciliations.
• Responds to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner, resolving issues within scope and escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Assists with internal and external payroll-related audits and provide required documentation and support.
• Maintains confidentiality of payroll and employee data and collaborates with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to support payroll operations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Data reconciliation

Employee support

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

Job description

Noridian Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for Noridian and affiliated entities. This role ensures compliance with regulations and supports employee inquiries while collaborating with HR and Finance to maintain payroll controls.

The position requires an Associates degree in a related field and payroll experience; CPP certification is preferred. The role is remote with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and data accuracy.