Payroll Analyst
About The Position
About Care Access Care Access is working to make the future of health better for all. With hundreds of research locations, mobile clinics, and clinicians across the globe, we bring world-class research and health services directly to communities that often face barriers to care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to understand their health, access the care they need, and contribute to the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow. With programs like Future of Medicine, which makes advanced health screenings and research opportunities accessible to communities worldwide, and Difference Makers, which supports local leaders to expand their community health and wellbeing efforts, we put people at the heart of medical progress. Through partnerships, technology, and perseverance, we are reimagining how clinical research and health services reach the world. Together, we are building a future of health that is better and more accessible for all. To learn more about Care Access, visit www.CareAccess.com.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll processing, particularly wage and hour compliance.
- Experience managing hourly payroll populations with complex timekeeping.
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in payroll systems and HRIS platforms (Workday preferred).
- Advanced Excel skills preferred.
- Strong communication skills and customer service mindset.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred.
- 3–4 years of payroll processing experience, preferably supporting multi-state hourly populations.
- Experience in a multi-entity environment preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Workday preferred
- Advanced Excel skills preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end payroll processing for the hourly employee population across two U.S. entities.
- Validate timecards, overtime calculations, and applicable wage/hour rules.
- Ensure accurate processing of wages, bonuses, adjustments, and benefit deductions.
- Review payroll reports and perform detailed audits to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to finalization.
- Support payroll processing for exempt employees as backup coverage when needed.
- Assist with payroll reconciliations and support year-end activities (e.g., W-2 review and validation).
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations impacting hourly employees.
- Support proper tax setup and maintenance under guidance of Payroll Manager.
- Assist in responding to payroll-related inquiries and documentation requests.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and audit documentation.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for hourly employee payroll inquiries.
- Address questions related to pay, time tracking, and overtime deductions.
- Partner with HR and Finance to ensure payroll data accuracy and alignment.
- Utilize Workday and related systems to process and audit payroll data.
- Generate payroll reports for internal stakeholders as requested.
- Support data integrity initiatives and system updates under direction of Payroll Manager.
- Identify process improvement opportunities within payroll workflows.
- Support implementation of payroll process enhancements.
- Stay current on wage and hour regulations affecting multi-state hourly populations.
- Other projects as needed
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
- 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
- Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
