Payroll Auditor

Express Employment International Headquarters • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Auditor conducts structured, desk-based audits of timekeeping and payroll records across multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces. The role helps ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour laws, payroll regulations, and internal company policies by identifying potential risks related to hours worked, pay practices, and payroll processing accuracy.

The Payroll Auditor reviews and analyzes records, documents findings, prepares comprehensive audit reports, and works with internal stakeholders on timely corrective actions and process improvements. The position emphasizes attention to detail, analytical thinking, education, corrective guidance, consistency, accuracy, and risk reduction. It supports Express Employment International’s compliance responsibilities as a multi-jurisdictional employer and complements broader payroll, HR, and work authorization compliance efforts.

This position follows a four-day in-office schedule, with flexibility to work remotely one day each week, based on business and department needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in payroll compliance, wage and hour auditing, HR compliance, or a related regulatory or audit function.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and an understanding of payroll and wage and hour compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with multi-state or cross-border (U.S. and Canada) employment requirements.
• Familiarity with structured audit methodologies or compliance review frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic audits of timekeeping and payroll records, including timecards, pay statements, payroll registers, and supporting documentation.
• Assess compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local wage and hour laws, including overtime eligibility and calculations, minimum wage requirements, meal and rest period rules, and rounding practices.
• Evaluate compliance with internal payroll-related policies, procedures, and operational standards across multiple jurisdictions.
• Use standardized audit tools, checklists, and methodologies to ensure consistent, repeatable, and defensible audit outcomes.
• Track and document audit results, prepare detailed reports, and communicate findings to management teams.
• Stay current with changes in employment verification laws and regulations across the U.S. and Canada.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective actions and process improvements based on audit outcomes.
• Perform other related duties in support of the Compliance Audit Program as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time