Payroll Analyst

We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to oversee accurate and compliant payroll operations for employees in Dallas, Texas and across additional domestic and international locations. This position works closely with Human Resources, Finance, and external payroll partners to ensure pay is processed correctly, records are maintained properly, and employee questions are resolved efficiently. The role also contributes to reporting, account reconciliations, and ongoing payroll process enhancements that support a reliable employee experience.

Responsibilities:

• Administer end-to-end payroll activities for a 150+ employee population across multiple U.S. states and selected international locations, ensuring timely and accurate pay processing. Must have experience with manual payroll processing in Excel (VLOOKUP's and Pivot Table experience required)

• Partner with third-party payroll vendors and country-specific providers to submit payroll data, validate results, and address discrepancies before finalization.

• Review and update payroll records related to hires, departures, compensation adjustments, incentive payments, commissions, and recurring or one-time deductions.

• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and perform reconciliations for payroll accounts, reports, and supporting financial documentation.

• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by supplying payroll data, resolving variances, and supporting audit requests.

• Monitor payroll practices for alignment with tax requirements, wage and hour regulations, internal controls, and data privacy expectations.

• Address employee inquiries involving earnings, withholdings, direct deposit details, and other payroll matters with accuracy and professionalism.

• Support benefits-related payroll updates, including deduction changes and enrollment-related adjustments, while identifying opportunities to improve payroll workflows.

• Assist with manual payroll processes and system-related updates as needed to maintain continuity and operational efficiency.

• At least 10 years of payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll processing for large employee populations.
• Demonstrated background managing multi-state U.S. payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now and other payroll platforms to process payroll and maintain employee data.
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes, regulatory compliance, deductions, and benefits administration.
• Strong Excel capabilities, including the use of lookup formulas, pivot tables, and data reconciliation techniques.
• Experience supporting payroll for more than 500 employees and handling manual payroll activities when required.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and employees on payroll-related matters.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred; payroll certification is a plus.