Payroll Analyst

Location: Addison, TX |
Hybrid: 3–4 days/week |
Pay: $28–$36/hour

Openings: Multiple

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking experienced Payroll Analysts for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Addison, TX. This role combines technical payroll expertise with strong customer service and compliance skills in a hybrid work environment.

• Process bi-weekly payroll for up to 4,000 employees per payroll analyst while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion and integrity.
• Audit payrolls during and after processing to ensure accuracy and adherence to approval requirements.
• Process off-cycle payment requests, termination payments, and separation (severance) agreements accurately and timely, in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Ensure compliance with SOX/internal controls related to payroll processing.

• Investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Identify recurring payroll issues and recommend process improvements.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll inquiries from employees, HR, and leadership.
• Interpret and communicate payroll policies, procedures, and legal requirements clearly and professionally.

• Provide backup support during peak periods, including vacation, holiday, and year-end processes.
• Support process improvement and payroll automation initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field from an accredited college or university,
  or equivalent education and experience
  .
• Equivalent experience is based on a 1:1 ratio (one year of college = one year of work experience).

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state or large company environment.
• Experience with Oracle EBS and UKG Pro Workforce Management
  .
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; ability to handle sensitive/confidential information professionally.

• FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional).

• Service mentality, attention to detail, initiative, flexibility, and sense of urgency.
• Strong decision-making and logical problem-solving abilities.

Apply today to join a dynamic team in a hybrid environment and contribute to accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations!