Payroll Analyst

Children's National Hospital • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • $57,970 - $96,616

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst is an individual contributor responsible for executing payroll processing activities and performing detailed reviews to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. This role follows established payroll procedures, resolves routine to moderately complex issues, and supports audits, reconciliations, and reporting activities. The Payroll Analyst partners with HR, Finance, senior payroll team members, and vendors to maintain accurate payroll records while applying payroll regulations and internal policies within defined guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (required)
• 2 years of progressive payroll processing experience (required)
• Experience working with payroll and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, UKG, or comparable platforms) (required)
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation, wage‑and‑hour rules, and pay cycle execution
• Ability to analyze payroll data and resolve discrepancies with guidance as needed
• Experience reconciling payroll results and supporting audit activities
• Proficiency in payroll, timekeeping, and HRIS systems; ability to troubleshoot routine issues
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent experience may be considered
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) – preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional Preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned payroll processing tasks for regular, off‑cycle, bonus, and multi‑state payrolls in accordance with established procedures
• Review payroll outputs for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance prior to submission
• Serve as a first point of contact for routine payroll questions and issues; escalate complex matters as appropriate
• Perform payroll reconciliations between payroll systems, general ledger, and third‑party vendors
• Investigate discrepancies, document root causes, and implement corrective actions with guidance
• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit requests
• Assist with year‑end payroll activities, including W‑2 preparation, reconciliations, and compliance checks
• Apply federal, state, and local wage‑and‑hour regulations, tax requirements, and garnishment rules to payroll transactions
• Follow defined controls and procedures to support payroll compliance
• Monitor regulatory updates and escalate potential impacts to senior payroll team members
• Prepare recurring and ad‑hoc payroll reports for HR and Finance
• Analyze payroll data to identify variances, errors, and trends
• Provide data summaries and observations to support payroll review and improvement efforts
• Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Timekeeping teams to support accurate payroll processing
• Work with external vendors to resolve routine payroll system or processing issues
• Provide guidance to HR and managers on standard payroll practices and timing within established policies

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level