Payroll Analyst (Remote)

Payroll Specialist

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, contributing to the success of the organization. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and effective communication to guarantee that all payroll-related tasks are handled efficiently and stakeholders are well-informed.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll cycles, including on and off cycles and separations.
• Communicate effectively to validate understanding of payroll guidance.
• Identify gaps or areas for enhancement and propose necessary changes.
• Guide stakeholders to ensure compliance with payroll procedures.
• Ensure that external partners understand payroll information accurately.
• Utilize best practices in payroll operations and escalate any concerns.
• Identify learning opportunities to enhance personal and team expertise.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Payroll, Excel, and Smartsheet.
• Experience with cycle processing and time entry.
• Experience with SAP and Success Factors is preferred.
• A minimum of 2+ years of experience in payroll.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Analytical skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to handle separation, banking, cycle processing, bonuses, garnishments, and multi-state payroll.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certifications in SAP and Success Factors are advantageous.
• Preferred experience in Federal/State/Local and Provincial labor, payroll, garnishment, and tax law.

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote role, offering a supportive and collaborative team culture. The work environment embraces open communication and teamwork, providing a balance between work and life. The role involves interaction with cross-functional teams and offers meaningful and exciting work with local partnerships.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 11, 2025.