Payroll Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst for a contract opportunity supporting payroll operations in a large education environment. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys high-volume processing, data analysis, compliance support, and resolving complex payroll issues across multiple systems.

The Payroll Analyst will play an important role in supporting accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population. This opportunity offers exposure to campus-wide payroll processes, time and attendance systems, compliance reporting, system testing, and process improvement initiatives. Candidates who thrive in a collaborative, structured, and service-focused environment will find this role rewarding.

This is a strong opportunity to work with supportive teams, contribute to payroll accuracy and compliance, and gain valuable experience in a complex, high-volume payroll setting.

• Support high-volume payroll reporting, time and attendance processes, and compliance activities.
• Analyze, audit, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll discrepancies, system errors, and data inconsistencies.
• Review payroll records, salary data, employee information, and system integrations for accuracy and compliance.
• Generate ad hoc reports, analyze payroll data, and provide research support for operational and compliance needs.
• Provide guidance to departmental contacts regarding payroll procedures, timekeeping, Form I-9, work authorization, and related system requirements.
• Assist with system testing, process improvements, training resources, documentation, and special payroll projects.

• Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
• Location:
  
  Riverside

• Support payroll operations for a large employee population, including payroll reporting and timekeeping processes.
• Audit payroll data, research discrepancies, and resolve complex payroll-related issues.
• Generate reports, review compliance dashboards, and analyze payroll data for accuracy and trends.
• Assist with system testing, process improvement, documentation, and user support.
• Demonstrated experience processing or supporting high-volume payroll for 1,000 or more employees.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant payroll, payroll analysis, HRIS, accounting, or related experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, timekeeping, attendance tracking, and payroll reporting.
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll, time and attendance, or related business systems.
• Familiarity with Form I-9, employment authorization, and regulatory compliance procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to generate reports, audit data, and identify discrepancies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with departments and stakeholders.

• Experience supporting payroll operations in a university, higher education, public sector, or large organizational environment.
• Familiarity with Salesforce case management, Tracker systems, and payroll system integrations.
• Experience with system testing, implementation support, process improvement, and end-user training.
• Experience working in a centralized payroll or shared-services environment.

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