Rewards Analyst​/Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator/Total Rewards Analyst

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The Total Rewards Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of U.S. multi‑state payroll, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This role serves as the primary payroll administrator and provides support for benefits administration, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans. The analyst will leverage advanced HRIS and payroll systems to maintain data integrity, support audits, and optimize workflows.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

• Processes and reconciles multi‑state payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with wage and hour laws. Payroll is the primary focus of the role
• Maintains in‑depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including garnishments and other compliance requirements. Sets up new states, as required
• Conducts system audits, ensures data integrity, troubleshoots issues, and optimizes integrations across payroll, benefits, and accounting systems
• Integrates payroll data with accounting and HR modules, ensuring seamless system workflows
• Ensures compliance with COBRA, FMLA, ACA, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations
• Utilizes payroll/HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Paylocity) to administer payroll and benefits accurately
• Troubleshoots and optimizes system workflows and integrations
• Analyzes payroll and benefits data, identifies trends, and prepares reports for management
• Resolves payroll discrepancies and benefit issues with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Proactively anticipates and addresses employee questions related to payroll and benefits
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion
• Administers health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans as needed
• Assists with benefits enrollment, employee communications, and updates within the HRIS system

• Intermediate knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel using functions (pivot tables, lookups, macros, data validation, complex formulas) for data analysis and reporting
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• 4+ years of experience in payroll administration in a multi‑state environment using an HRIS system
• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration or total rewards support

• 6+ years of experience in payroll administration in a multi‑state environment using Paylocity HRIS
• 4+ years of experience in benefits administration and total rewards support
• Experience with market benchmarking and pay equity analysis

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Professional certification (e.g., CCP, SHRM, PHR)

• Remote home office
• Well‑lit, heated and/or air‑conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation
• Must be able to use equipment at workstation for up to 8 hours daily

At NASCO, we trust our workforce to be fully remote, working from their home. This benefit offers significant, personalized outcomes for each associate including work/life balance, savings on commuting, work clothing, and increased time to spend on personal activities.

Our full benefit package is designed to support the physical, mental, and financial health of our associates. We offer:

• Choice of Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Telehealthcare – for Medical and Behavioral visits
• Generous PTO with buy/sell options
• 9 Company holidays, a floating day off, and a day off for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program – earn insurance discounts or credit…