Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

Pittsburgh, PA 15225 | Onsite | $55,000-$65,000

About the Company

Our client is a well-established organization with a strong commitment to supporting its employees and the community. They are looking for a Payroll Analyst to join their HR team and take ownership of payroll and benefits administration.

• Established and stable organization
• Collaborative, employee-focused environment
• Opportunity to work closely with HR leadership and employees across the organization
• Role with broad exposure to payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR operations
• Opportunity to make process improvements and contribute to the overall employee experience

About the Role

The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for managing full-cycle payroll and supporting the administration of employee benefits, leave programs, and related HR processes. This person will serve as a key resource for employees and leadership while ensuring payroll and benefits are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable regulations.

Payroll Analyst Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on time, including adjustments, voids, reconciliations, and payment processing
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, and leave
• Support benefits administration for new hires, open enrollment, and ongoing employee needs
• Manage 401(k) administration, including audits, committee materials, and coordination with advisors and recordkeepers
• Oversee leave administration and workers' compensation claims
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations
• Maintain knowledge of regulations including ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, and ACA
• Audit and analyze payroll and benefits data and prepare reports for leadership
• Manage relationships with benefits and payroll vendors
• Reconcile vendor invoices and ensure accurate and timely payments
• Coordinate compliance reporting and audits
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll, benefits, and HR processes
• Support employee training and communication related to payroll and benefits
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee and organizational information

Qualifications of the Payroll Analyst Role

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, HR, or a related role
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of payroll and benefits regulations and compliance requirements