Payroll Analyst

Aston Carter • Austin, TX

5d • $26 - $41 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst supports accurate and timely payroll processing for U.S. and Canada employee populations. The role works with HR, Benefits, Finance, and external vendors to validate payroll inputs, follow payroll regulations, and ensure employee compensation is delivered accurately. The analyst also supports payroll procedures, audits, reporting, and process improvements. This contract position is hybrid and based in Austin, Texas.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience processing payroll for a workforce of 500 or more with multiple pay frequencies, including biweekly and semimonthly payrolls and standard and one-time payments.
• Experience with knowledge-transfer activities such as transition planning, process documentation, desktop procedures, or payroll checklists.
• Knowledge of ADP GlobalView, eTime Timekeeping, and Workday.
• Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll regulations and statutory requirements.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with payroll vendors and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or a relevant field; alternatively, equivalent experience of 5 or more years in U.S./Canada payroll as an analyst or processor for a large multi-state employer. The posting also states that a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience handling different payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of ADP GlobalView, eTime, and Workday HRIS.
• Strong Excel skills for data validation and reconciliation.
• Understanding of wage and hour compliance, garnishment processing, and payroll tax fundamentals.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee data with integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, and submit payroll data to third-party vendors for U.S. and Canadian populations.
• Reconcile payroll input files from timekeeping, benefits, stock, relocation, rewards, retirement, and deferred compensation sources.
• Conduct pre- and post-payroll audits to identify discrepancies and verify pay results.
• Support compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll tax laws, wage and hour laws, and overtime regulations.
• Assist with calculating and processing off-cycle payments, pay corrections, garnishments, and adjustments.
• Support quarterly and year-end tax reconciliations and filings, and distribution of W-2s and T4s.
• Work with HR, Benefits, and internal partners to resolve employee pay inquiries professionally and discreetly.
• Participate in system upgrades, user acceptance testing, payroll projects, and process documentation.
• Maintain and update payroll procedures, workflows, and knowledge base materials.
• Identify trends and recurring issues to support root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, subject to eligibility.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
• Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level