Payroll Analyst

World Business Lenders

7h•Remote

About The Position

World Business Lenders (WBL) provides short-term, real-estate-collateralized commercial loans to small and medium-sized businesses across the United States. It services its own loan portfolio and third-party portfolios, specializing in non-performing loan pools and REO. WBL is U.S.-based and has a fully remote workforce. The Payroll Analyst supports accurate and timely payroll administration for employees and contractors. The role maintains payroll records and trackers; coordinates payroll activities through ADP and Deel; reconciles payroll data; supports audits and reporting; and coordinates updates for new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, and promotions. This is a remote contractor position. Working hours are 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Excellent written and spoken English is required, and resumes must be submitted in English.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
2–4 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or a related HR/Finance function preferred.
Experience with employee payroll processing and contractor payment administration.
Knowledge of U.S. payroll processing, payroll cycles, taxes, deductions, benefits, and reconciliations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and formulas, and in maintaining accurate records, reports, and trackers.
Understanding of payroll documentation and reconciliation procedures.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential payroll and compensation information with discretion.
Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring payroll deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to work independently, with accountability, analytical and problem-solving skills, and effective time management.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and Deel.
Experience handling international contractor payments.

Responsibilities

Review and process biweekly U.S. employee payroll in ADP Workforce Now.
Coordinate with Finance and the People Department on payroll matters, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues.
Maintain payroll trackers and employee and contractor records.
Review and coordinate updates for new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, commissions, promotions, and related contract updates.
Reconcile payroll reports between ADP, Deel, and Excel, identify discrepancies, and review payroll invoices and payment amounts.
Coordinate monthly international contractor payroll through Deel, including reviewing invoices for payment and maintaining accurate trackers.
Process requested salary adjustments for international contractors and update related payroll files.
Maintain employee and contractor information in ADP, Deel, Word, and Excel, including contracts, scope of work, salary, and address information.
Coordinate with payroll providers and prepare and distribute wage notices.
Conduct payroll audits and data reviews to support accurate processing and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Support Finance audits and prepare monthly payroll and turnover reports for designated stakeholders.
Coordinate payroll adjustments related to leave balances and terminations in accordance with company policies.
Coordinate payroll processing for new hires to help ensure accurate, timely compensation beginning with their first pay cycle.
Communicate cash bonus amounts and expected deposit dates to employees or contractors.
Provide information to employees about benefits enrollment if this responsibility remains within the role’s scope.
Contribute to the development and improvement of payroll policies, procedures, and controls.