Payroll Analyst II

The Payroll Analyst plays a key role in delivering accurate timely and compliant payroll with primary responsibility for global payroll operations and support for U.S. biweekly payroll. This position supports the full payroll lifecycle including payroll processing reconciliations tax and deduction reviews reporting payroll system administration and coordination with internal teams and external payroll providers.

This role creates value by ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time across multiple countries proactively resolving payroll discrepancies and maintaining strong controls and data integrity. Success is measured through payroll accuracy and timeliness effective issue resolution regulatory compliance audit readiness and continuous improvement that reduces payroll risk errors and manual effort.

• Process global payrolls validating inputs and calculations resolving discrepancies and coordinating approvals and funding.
• Support U.S. biweekly payroll including employee changes timekeeping commissions final pay and payroll exceptions.
• Partner with HR Finance Tax Legal and external payroll providers to ensure accurate timely and compliant payroll delivery.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and maintain strong controls while supporting tax compliance quarter-end and year-end activities audits and regulatory requirements.
• Support payroll systems and integrations including UKG Workforce Ready Oracle and global payroll provider platforms through testing troubleshooting and data validation.
• Analyze payroll trends metrics and recurring issues to identify risks and opportunities to improve accuracy efficiency and the employee experience.
• Support continuous improvement through automation process standardization documentation and payroll system and provider implementations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Individual Contributor with Informal Guidance: This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility but may provide guidance training or work direction to others on an informal or project basis.

Education/ Experience:

• Associates or bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Human Resources Business Administration or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.

• 2 years of U.S. payroll experience with exposure to multi-country or global payroll preferred.

• Experience working with payroll controls compliance requirements and confidential employee data.

• Experience with U.S. payroll payroll taxes reconciliations and quarter-end/year-end activities preferred.

• FPC or CPP certification is a plus.

Skills and Ability:

• Strong payroll processing reconciliation analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail with the ability to meet critical payroll deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience analyzing payroll data.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across HR Finance Tax and external payroll providers.

• Experience with UKG Workforce Ready Oracle or similar HR/Payroll systems.

• Global payroll experience and knowledge of U.S. multi-state payroll requirements preferred.

Work Conditions/ Physical Demands:

• This is a remote position requiring a reliable confidential workspace and consistent internet connectivity. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer with regular use of standard office equipment. The employee must be available to work a schedule aligned with Eastern Time (ET) and have flexibility to accommodate payroll deadlines and occasional meetings across global time zones. The employee must also be able to communicate and collaborate effectively in a virtual environment. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Travel:

• Occasional travel may be required typically 12 times per year for in-person team meetings training or other business-related activities.

Pay & Benefits:

Compensation is determined by various factors such as location education knowledge skills competencies and experience as well as internal and external equity and organizational needs. Additionally this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

The salary range for this position is $60600 to $75800 annually. The posted range reflects our national average range for the job. We may ultimately pay more or less than the published range based on the factors mentioned above. This range may be modified in the future.

At Liquidity Services we provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees well-being and provides growth opportunities and career development. Our offerings include:

• Competitive wages
• Healthcare (medical dental vision prescription drugs FSAs)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and tuition assistance

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Liquidity Services Inc. reserves the right to modify position duties at any time due to business necessity.

Liquidity Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.