Payroll Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Human Resources, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in compensation, payroll, finance, accounting, or financial analysis.
• Experience processing payroll and administering compensation and incentive programs.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data reconciliation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP preferred), reporting tools (Power BI a plus), and financial audits.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while handling confidential information in a fast-paced environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• CPP, CCP, or related certification, and public company experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer compensation programs, including salary increases, promotions, transfers, market adjustments, and incentive payments.
• Process and audit payroll transactions, ensuring accurate employee data, deductions, tax elections, garnishments, and payroll adjustments.
• Calculate and support short-term, long-term, and sales incentive programs, including eligibility tracking and annual payouts.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, compensation analyses, financial reports, accruals, and general ledger support.
• Support payroll audits, year-end reporting, compliance activities, system testing, internal controls, and continuous process improvements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company HSA contributions
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Profit sharing program
• Paid vacation, holidays, and a paid charitable day
• Summer hours to support work-life balance
• Employee discounts on Hamilton Beach products