Payroll Analyst

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Payroll Analyst (U.S. & International) - Hybrid Richmond VA

Contract (W2) up to 40/hr Potential extension and/or conversion

Overview

Were seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support accurate timely and compliant processing of U.S. payroll and international payroll activities. This role plays a key part in payroll operations including validating payroll inputs maintaining internal controls preparing reconciliations resolving issues and supporting audits. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability deep payroll process knowledge and the ability to collaborate across Finance HR Tax Accounting and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and process U.S. payroll and support international payroll cycles ensuring accuracy timeliness and adherence to policy and regulatory requirements.
Maintain and update payroll process documentation to ensure standardized repeatable and compliant workflows across domestic and international operations.
Execute payroll validations and reviews identifying discrepancies researching root causes and driving timely resolution.
Support internal controls including reconciliations segregation of duties and documentation requirements; participate in SOX and compliance testing as applicable.
Prepare and submit funding for international payroll liabilities and support related GL activities (journal entries reconciliations and monthly close requirements).
Assist with year-end processing including W-2 distribution year-end reconciliations and international payroll reporting deliverables.
Maintain accurate employee records and payroll data ensuring adherence to audit and retention standards.
Monitor and manage communication with third-party payroll vendors; respond to notifications resolve discrepancies and support compliance with tax authorities.
Serve as a payroll subject matter resource to internal stakeholders helping resolve employee inquiries and partner with HR Benefits Accounting and external providers.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening payroll accuracy compliance efficiency and automation.

Required Qualifications

Strong experience processing or supporting U.S. payroll (international payroll experience a plus).
Working knowledge of payroll regulations tax principles and compliance requirements.
Experience with payroll reconciliations issue research/resolution and audit support.
Familiarity with payroll systems (Workday ADP UKG or similar) and intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP pivot tables preferred).
Proven ability to document processes maintain internal controls and work with sensitive and confidential employee data.
Strong analytical organizational and communication skills with the ability to partner across departments and with third-party vendors.
CPP or FPC certification preferred (not required).

Work Location / Schedule

Hybrid role in Richmond VA (3 days/week)

Compensation

Up to 40/hr (W2 contract)
Potential extension and/or conversion based on performance and business needs.

Payroll Analyst (U.S. & International) - Hybrid Richmond VA Contract (W2) up to 40/hr Potential extension and/or conversion Overview Were seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support accurate timely and compliant processing of U.S. payroll and international payroll activities. This role pl...