Payroll Analyst

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential SaaS organization in their search for a Payroll Analyst to support accurate, timely, and compliant US payroll processing. This role will be responsible for reviewing payroll data, validating timekeeping and employee changes, resolving routine discrepancies, supporting payroll tax and audit requirements, and serving as backup support during absences or high-volume periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and/or process biweekly payroll accurately and on time in accordance with company policies and all applicable US federal, state, and local requirements
• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, direct deposit changes, employee updates, and tax elections
• Review terminations for applicable US state final pay timing, deduction, and documentation requirements
• Support payroll tax withholding, deduction, filing, and reporting activities, including US federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, FUTA, SUTA, state income tax, local tax, and other statutory payroll requirements
• Research payroll discrepancies, tax variances, missing information, and timecard issues; resolve routine items and escalate as needed
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries related to pay, taxes, deductions, direct deposit, garnishments, and pay statements
• Maintain payroll records and support reporting, reconciliations, audit requests, compliance documentation, and internal controls
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including payroll reconciliations, taxable wage review, W-2 support, tax notice research, and audit documentation
• Review and prepare escalated off-cycle payroll runs in a prompt manner as needed
• Serve as backup support for all payroll functions during absences or high-volume periods

What We're Looking For

• 2-4 years of US payroll processing or payroll support experience required
• Associate's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
• Working knowledge of US payroll concepts, including gross-to-net calculations, tax withholdings (federal, state, local, Social Security, Medicare, FUTA, and SUTA), taxable wages, pre- and post-tax deductions, FLSA wage and hour requirements, terminations, garnishments, year-end reporting, and compliance requirements in a multi-state environment
• Familiarity with US multi-state payroll compliance, state and local tax withholding, unemployment tax, reciprocity rules, paid leave programs, and jurisdiction-specific payroll requirements
• Experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll processes, including US Federal W-2 preparation, Federal and State payroll tax reconciliations, taxable wage balancing, and audit documentation
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, reporting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with payroll, HRIS, or timekeeping systems (Ceridian Dayforce, ADP, or Workday experience preferred)
• Ability to handle confidential payroll information with professionalism, accuracy, and discretion
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy, accountability, and data integrity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain payroll information clearly and professionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict payroll deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to align working hours schedule with Payroll Manager (8am-5pm US CT hours)

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication and coordination will be managed through our talent team to ensure a smooth and professional process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience, qualifications, and our client's budget.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.