Payroll Analyst

About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Analyst for a project-based contract focused on payroll data auditing and reconciliation. This role is strictly analyticalyou will not be processing payroll, but rather conducting deep-dive investigations into historical payroll data as part of a legal and compliance review.

Youll be working with payroll registers identifying discrepancies, analyzing deduction codes, and preparing findings for internal stakeholders and external auditors. This is a high-impact role that supports legal, compliance, and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities:
Analyze and scrub historical payroll registers (PDF and Excel format) from UKG systems.
Identify discrepancies, missing data, and deduction code issues across multiple pay periods and employee records.
Reconcile payroll data to determine root causes of errors and inconsistencies.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (payroll, benefits, legal, and compliance) to validate findings and propose corrective actions.
Present findings clearly and concisely to directors, C-suite leaders, and external auditors.
Support the development of SOPs and system improvements to prevent future discrepancies.
Assist with internal audits and benefits-related payroll analysis.
Work closely with unionized payroll structures and understand the nuances of union pay rules.

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ications:
10+ years of experience in payroll analytics, auditing, or compliance (preferably in a unionized or complex payroll environment).
Strong experience with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) systems and payroll data structures.
Advanced Excel skills; experience working with large datasets and PDF-based payroll reports.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify patterns and root causes.
Excellent communication skills; able to present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience working with legal, compliance, or audit teams is a plus.
Familiarity with benefits and deduction codes is highly desirable.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.