Payroll Analyst II

Overview

This role delivers accurate, timely, and compliant payroll. Responsibilities include global payroll operations and support for U.S. biweekly payroll, covering the full payroll lifecycle—processing, reconciliations, tax and deduction reviews, reporting, payroll system administration, and coordination with internal teams and external payroll providers.

Success is measured by 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 by 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, and audits/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 and provider implementations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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 & Ability

• Strong payroll processing, reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with 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

• Annual salary range: $60,600 to $75,800.
• Compensation is determined by factors including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, as well as internal and external equity and organizational needs.
• This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• A benefits package includes:
  • 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

Location

• Remote position.
• Requires a reliable, confidential workspace and consistent internet connectivity.
• Must be available to work a schedule aligned with Eastern Time (ET) and have flexibility to accommodate payroll deadlines and occasional meetings across global time zones.
• Must be able 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.

Additional Information

• The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed; they are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.
• Duties may be modified at any time due to business necessity.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.