Payroll Analyst II

Liquidity Services•Bethesda, AL

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst plays a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll, with primary responsibility for global payroll operations and support for U.S. biweekly payroll. The position supports 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. The role ensures employees are paid accurately and on time across multiple countries, resolves payroll discrepancies, and maintains strong controls and data integrity. 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. This is an individual-contributor role without direct supervisory responsibility, though it may provide informal guidance, training, or work direction to others on a project basis. It is a remote position requiring a reliable, confidential workspace and consistent internet connectivity. The schedule must align with Eastern Time, with flexibility for payroll deadlines and occasional meetings across global time zones. Occasional travel, typically 1–2 times per year, may be required for in-person team meetings, training, or other business activities. The position offers an annual salary range of $60,600 to $75,800 and is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Compensation may vary based on location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, equity, and organizational needs.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 2 years of U.S. payroll experience.
Experience working with payroll controls, compliance requirements, and confidential employee data.
Strong payroll processing, reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and 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.
Ability to work a schedule aligned with Eastern Time and accommodate payroll deadlines and occasional meetings across global time zones.
Ability to work remotely with a reliable, confidential workspace and consistent internet connectivity.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to multi-country or global payroll.
Experience with U.S. payroll taxes, reconciliations, and quarter-end and year-end activities.
FPC or CPP certification.
Global payroll experience and knowledge of U.S. multi-state payroll requirements.

Responsibilities

Process global payrolls, validate inputs and calculations, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate 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 and provider implementations.