Remote Senior Payroll Compliance Analyst (401k & Benefits)

OEC; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting Day 1

401(k) with company match

Professional development programs

Tuition assistance

Home office equipment stipend

Job summary

OEC is seeking a Senior Payroll Compliance Analyst to own payroll accuracy, compliance, and process improvements across North America. You will operate with autonomy as the primary subject matter expert on payroll compliance, guiding processing, audits, and system integrations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in HR or Accounting and has 4+ years of multi-state payroll experience across North America, with Dayforce proficiency, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting or related field (equivalents considered).
• 4+ years of multi-state payroll experience with North American compliance expertise.
• Proficiency with HRIS/payroll systems and payroll reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation habits.

Responsibilities

• Guide payroll processing and provide expert recommendations across the company.
• Lead payroll reconciliations and system integration audits, spotting trends and resolving discrepancies.
• Respond to payroll and IRS notices; assist with registrations under federal/state/local rules (and Canadian provinces).
• Own payroll-adjacent compliance areas across states, including 401(k) match and EEO reporting.
• Prepare payroll/finance reports for budgeting, audits, and compliance.
• Administer incentive programs and 401(k) matching plans.
• Maintain data integrity across wages, benefits, PTO, and related processes.
• Champion process improvements through system optimization and automation.
• Support payroll, HR, and operations during mergers & acquisitions.
• Provide backup support for payroll runs when needed.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Dayforce

HRIS reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Accounting

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

OEC is seeking a Senior Payroll Compliance Analyst to own payroll accuracy, compliance, and process improvements across North America. You will operate with autonomy as the primary subject matter expert on payroll compliance, guiding processing, audits, and system integrations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in HR or Accounting and has 4+ years of multi-state payroll experience across North America, with Dayforce proficiency, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work