Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Care Access is working to make the future of health better for all. The Payroll Analyst supports payroll operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing across the organization, managing hourly employee payroll across multiple entities in a multi-state environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end payroll processing for the hourly employee population across two U.S. entities
- Validate timecards, overtime calculations, and applicable wage/hour rules
- Ensure accurate processing of wages, bonuses, adjustments, and benefit deductions
- Review payroll reports and perform detailed audits to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to finalization
- Support payroll processing for exempt employees as backup coverage when needed
- Assist with payroll reconciliations and support year-end activities (e.g., W-2 review and validation)
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations impacting hourly employees
- Support proper tax setup and maintenance under guidance of Payroll Manager
- Assist in responding to payroll-related inquiries and documentation requests
- Maintain accurate payroll records and audit documentation
- Serve as a primary point of contact for hourly employee payroll inquiries
- Address questions related to pay, time tracking, and overtime deductions
- Partner with HR and Finance to ensure payroll data accuracy and alignment
- Utilize Workday and related systems to process and audit payroll data
- Generate payroll reports for internal stakeholders as requested
- Support data integrity initiatives and system updates under direction of Payroll Manager
- Identify process improvement opportunities within payroll workflows
- Support implementation of payroll process enhancements
- Stay current on wage and hour regulations affecting multi-state hourly populations
- Other projects as needed
Skills
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll processing, particularly wage and hour compliance
- Experience managing hourly payroll populations with complex timekeeping
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail
- Proficiency in payroll systems and HRIS platforms
- Strong communication skills and customer service mindset
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- 3–4 years of payroll processing experience, preferably supporting multi-state hourly populations
- Workday preferred
- Advanced Excel skills preferred
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred
- Experience in a multi-entity environment preferred
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
- 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
- Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
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