HR Systems, Analytics & Payroll Analyst

CompTIA Human Resources

18h•$84,000 - $97,000

About The Position

CompTIA is seeking an HR Systems, Analytics & Payroll Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll, effective HR systems, and reliable workforce data for leadership. The role serves as a key resource for the Dayforce platform and collaborates with HR, Finance, Accounting, Benefits, Legal, and external vendors. It focuses on problem-solving, process improvement, data analysis, and using technology to improve HR operations and employee experience. The analyst manages full-cycle, multi-state U.S. payroll and supports payroll and employment compliance. The role administers HR technology, including system configuration, security, workflows, reporting, testing, integrations, and enhancements. It also develops workforce dashboards and reports, translates HR and payroll data into actionable insights, and helps ensure data accuracy, security, documentation, and appropriate management. The position supports improvements across employee processes such as onboarding, compensation changes, benefits, leaves, payroll, and departures. It also explores technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to reduce manual work and strengthen processes and controls. CompTIA values collaboration, curiosity, continuous learning, diversity, and new ideas. The expected salary range is $84,000–$97,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience in HR systems, payroll, HR operations, workforce analytics, compliance, or a related area.
Experience working with an HRIS or payroll platform.
Experience supporting full-cycle U.S. payroll; multiple-state experience is preferred in the posting as an ideal qualification.
Comfort working with HR and payroll data, reporting, dashboards, and analytics.
Understanding of payroll and employment compliance requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions.
Interest in using technology, automation, and AI to make work easier and more efficient.
Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate across functions.
Ability to manage projects and priorities independently while knowing when to involve others.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dayforce is strongly preferred.
Full-cycle U.S. payroll experience across multiple states is ideal.
Payroll or HR certifications such as CPP, FPC, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR are a plus.
A college degree is welcome but not required; relevant experience, skills, and demonstrated capability are equally valued.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle, multi-state U.S. payroll and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
Help maintain compliance with payroll tax, wage and hour, final pay, deductions, garnishments, taxable benefits, and other payroll requirements.
Monitor payroll controls, reconciliations, audits, agency notices, and issue resolution.
Support employment compliance activities, including unemployment claims, required notices, record retention, and compliance training.
Administer Dayforce and other HR technology, including configuration, security, workflows, reporting, testing, integrations, and enhancements.
Troubleshoot system issues and partner with vendors and internal teams to maintain reliable systems and data.
Identify opportunities to automate work and simplify employee and HR experiences.
Develop dashboards, reports, and metrics to help leaders understand the workforce.
Analyze headcount, turnover, hiring, compensation, employee movement, demographics, leave activity, and labor costs.
Turn HR and payroll data into clear, actionable insights for HR, Finance, and leadership.
Help ensure HR and payroll data is accurate, secure, well-documented, and appropriately managed.
Partner with HR, Finance, Accounting, Benefits, Legal, and external vendors to solve problems and improve processes.
Reduce manual work, strengthen controls, and make HR processes easier for employees and administrators.
Support improvements to onboarding, compensation changes, benefits, leaves, payroll, and departures.
Explore technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve HR operations.