Payroll Analyst II

Overview

This role plays a key part in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll. The primary responsibility is global payroll operations, with support for U.S. biweekly payroll. Responsibilities cover the full payroll lifecycle, including payroll processing, reconciliations, tax and deduction reviews, reporting, payroll system administration, and coordination with internal teams and external payroll providers.

Success is measured through payroll accuracy and timeliness, effective issue resolution, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement that reduces payroll risk, errors, and manual effort.

Responsibilities

• Process global payrolls, validating inputs and calculations, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating approvals and funding.
• Support U.S. biweekly payroll, including employee changes, timekeeping, commissions, final pay, and payroll exceptions.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, and external payroll providers to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and maintain strong controls while supporting tax compliance, quarter-end and year-end activities, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Support payroll systems and integrations (including UKG, Workforce Ready, Oracle, and global payroll provider platforms) through testing, troubleshooting, and data validation.
• Analyze payroll trends, metrics, and recurring issues to identify risks and opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and the employee experience.
• Support continuous improvement through automation, process standardization, documentation, and payroll system/provider implementations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Individual Contributor with informal guidance: This position has no direct supervisory responsibility, but may provide guidance, training, or work direction to others on an informal or project basis.

Requirements

Education / Experience

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2+ years of U.S. payroll experience, with exposure to multi-country or global payroll preferred.
• Experience working with payroll controls, compliance requirements, and confidential employee data.
• Experience with U.S. payroll, payroll taxes, reconciliations, and quarter-end/year-end activities preferred.
• FPC or CPP certification is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong payroll processing, reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to meet critical payroll deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience analyzing payroll data.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across HR, Finance, Tax, and external payroll providers.
• Experience with UKG, Workforce Ready, Oracle, or similar HR/Payroll systems.
• Global payroll experience and knowledge of U.S. multi-state payroll requirements preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,600 to $75,800 annually.
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Benefits include:
  • Competitive wages
  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, FSAs)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional development and tuition assistance

Compensation is determined by factors such as location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal and external equity and organizational needs. The salary range reflects a national average range for the job and may be modified in the future.

Location

• Remote position.
• Requires a reliable, confidential workspace and consistent internet connectivity.
• Schedule must align with Eastern Time (ET), with flexibility to accommodate payroll deadlines and occasional meetings across global time zones.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a virtual environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required, typically 1–2 times per year, for in-person team meetings, training, or other business-related activities.