Senior Payroll Compliance Analyst (HR Operations Analyst)- Remote within the US

OEC; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited flexible time off

Tuition assistance

Home office equipment stipend

Employee discounts

Job summary

OEC is seeking a Senior Payroll Compliance Analyst to own payroll accuracy, compliance, and process innovation across North America. The role reports to the HR team and emphasizes autonomy, problem-solving, and proactive risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of multi-state payroll experience, expertise with Dayforce, and strong communication skills to support a remote/hybrid workforce. Some travel and ET time-zone coordination are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 4+ years of multi-state payroll experience across North America.
• Proven ability to own complex problems end-to-end with strong critical thinking.
• Proficiency with HRIS/payroll systems, Dayforce and reporting tools preferred.
• Attention to detail, documentation habits, and time management in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong communication across all levels of the organization.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Remote/hybrid environment with camera-on virtual meetings.
• Some travel to corporate office may be required (10%).
• Availability to work Eastern Time zone hours.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Multi-state payroll

HRIS/payroll systems

Dayforce

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Remote/hybrid work

Travel 10%

Eastern Time zone hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Accounting or related field

Tools

Dayforce

Reporting tools

Job description

OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow.

Join OEC's HR team as a Senior Payroll Compliance Analyst, owning payroll accuracy, compliance, and process innovation across North America. This role suits an experienced professional comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy, acting as the primary subject matter expert on payroll compliance matters. If you thrive on precision, accountability, and solving problems before they become problems, this is your seat.

What You'll Do

• Guide payroll processing and provide expert recommendations across the company
• Lead payroll reconciliations and system integration audits, spotting trends and resolving discrepancies to keep the team audit-ready.
• Support timely responses to payroll and IRS tax notices; assist with employer registrations under federal, state, local, and Canadian provincial law
• Own payroll-adjacent compliance areas including 401(k) match calculations, EEO reporting, and workers' compensation requirements across multiple states
• Prepare payroll and finance reports (gross payroll, hours worked, PTO accrual, tax and benefit deductions) for budgeting and internal/external audits
• Administer variable compensation programs, including Annual and Executive Incentive Plans, Profit Sharing Plan, Merit Increase Program, and 401(k) Company Match
• Maintain data integrity across wages, benefits, 401(k), and PTO, documenting processes clearly for consistency and audit readiness
• Champion process improvements through system optimization and automation
• Support payroll, HR, and operations during mergers & acquisitions
• Provide backup support for payroll processing, including administering and committing payroll runs

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• 4+ years of multi-state payroll experience with deep knowledge of payroll rules, regulations, and compliance across North America
• Proven ability to own complex problems end-to-end, with strong critical thinking and a bias toward practical solutions
• Proficiency with HRIS/payroll systems, Dayforce and reporting tools strongly preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, documentation habits, and time management in a fast-moving, small-company environment
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Comfort thriving in a remote/hybrid environment with camera-on virtual meetings
• Some travel to our corporate office may be required (10%)
• Availability to work Eastern Time zone hours is required

What We Offer

• Full benefits starting Day 1: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited Flex Time Off plus 10 company-paid holidays
• Professional development programs and tuition assistance
• Home office equipment stipend
• Employee resource groups and exclusive employee discounts

What makes working at OEC awesome?

It varies from employee to employee. For some, it's the flexibility - whether it's remote work or a hybrid or in-person role, OEC takes our teams across multiple time zones and international communities. For others, it's the strong sense of camaraderie and community that celebrates both individuals and team-driven contributions. Or it could be the empowerment and how the team is encouraged to take risks, learn, and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. But no matter what gets us out of bed in the morning, our whole global community is inspired to be forward thinking and drive innovative solutions for the automotive parts and repair industry.

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