Senior Payroll & HRIS Analyst

Aires•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Aires has been providing best-in-class relocation management services for over 40 years and is a recognized industry leader in delivering high quality relocation and assignment management services to leading corporations. We Have… An award-winning technology platform, built in-house, that aligns with the future state of Global Mobility A strong Aires brand consistently ranked among the mobility industry's highest annual customer-satisfaction scores and a client retention rate of over 98% A high internal promotion rate and long-tenured employees, highlighting our commitment to career growth and development Remote work environment An excellent career opportunity is currently available for a Senior Payroll & HRIS Analyst in the Pittsburgh, PA office. This exciting opportunity is in a high growth environment where you will utilize your analytical and administrative skills conduct post-relocation surveys by phone and online to gather feedback on the comprehensive mobility experience. Responsible for the end-to-end payroll processing, as well as ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of HR and payroll data across systems. Executes payroll, reporting, auditing, and compliance management (tax, audit, data, reporting).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field
3–5+ years of experience in payroll processing, HRIS, reporting, or compliance
Strong knowledge of payroll operations, including multistate processing and tax requirements
Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Dayforce)
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
Payroll certification (FPC/CPP)
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Strong attention to detail and data integrity
Ability to manage deadlines in a cyclical processing environment
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive data

Responsibilities

Executes end-to-end biweekly payroll processing on a regular cycle ensuring timely and accurate payment to employees
Reviews and validates payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, timekeeping, bonuses, and deductions
Reconciles payroll prior to processing, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues
Ensures accurate calculation and remittance of taxes, garnishments, and other withholdings
Manages off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, and corrections as needed
Partners with Finance on payroll funding, general ledger postings, and account reconciliations
Maintains and validates employee and payroll data within HRIS and payroll systems
Supports system updates, enhancements, and integrations related to payroll and HR processes
Investigates and resolves data discrepancies and system issues in collaboration with stakeholders and vendors
Develops and delivers recurring and ad hoc HR and payroll reports
Analyzes payroll and workforce data to identify trends, variances, and risks
Supports leadership reporting needs related to compensation, headcount, and workforce planning
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour laws and tax requirements
Performs routine audits of payroll transactions, system controls, and reporting outputs
Supports internal and external audits by providing documentation and addressing inquiries
Manages payroll tax processing through third party vendor.
Investigates and resolves all discrepancies and registers for tax accounts in new jurisdictions as needed.
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure payroll processes and systems remain compliant