Payroll Analyst (Remote)

Trace3

7d•$90,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst is part of the Finance team and works under the general direction of the Senior Payroll Manager. The role provides operational support for payroll processing, reporting, compliance, employee services, and commissions administration across Trace3 and affiliated entities. It supports POH, Finance, and employees while helping the payroll department scale as the company grows and completes acquisitions. The analyst supports day-to-day payroll operations and serves as the designated backup for commissions administration. Responsibilities include payroll processing, employee inquiries, compliance activities, audits, reconciliations, and post-payroll reporting. The role helps maintain accurate, timely, and scalable payroll operations, strengthen business continuity, and reduce key-person dependency, while enabling senior payroll resources to focus on strategic initiatives, process improvements, system optimization, governance, and organizational growth.

Requirements

High School Diploma required; a college degree is preferred.
3–5 years of related work experience.
Understanding of payroll business processes and commissions.
Experience with UKG (UltiPro) payroll software required.
Solid understanding of payroll, final pay, and multi-jurisdiction taxation laws.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, macros, Power Query, XLOOKUP, and SUMIFS.
Experience with payroll integrations, data mapping, and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Ability to troubleshoot complex payroll system issues and recommend solutions.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.
Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

College degree.

Responsibilities

Process full-cycle payroll for exempt employees, corrections, commissions, bonuses, and final paychecks.
Reconcile payroll records for each pay period and resolve discrepancies.
Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, taxes, and employment verifications.
Maintain accurate payroll records and audit employee data for compliance with wage laws and tax regulations.
Ensure accurate processing of payments and deductions, including garnishments, levies, and benefits.
Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and year-to-date payroll reports.
Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and analysis.
Document workflows and standard procedures; identify and implement process improvements.
Assist with payroll-related projects, including implementations, system upgrades, and automation initiatives.
Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and other departments to ensure data accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
Provide backup support for commissions administration.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.