Payroll Analyst

Payroll AnalystVisa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.Position Overview: The Payroll Analyst supports accurate and timely payroll processing for U.S. and Canada employee populations. This role collaborates cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, Finance, and external vendors to ensure payroll inputs are validated, payroll regulations are followed, and employee compensation is delivered with precision and care. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, and a strong desire to grow within a dynamic payroll environment. The Payroll Analyst also assists in the maintenance of payroll procedures, audits, reporting, and contributes to ongoing process improvements.Key Responsibilities:Accurately prepare, validate, and submit payroll data to third-party vendors (ADP GlobalView, eTime) for U.S. and Canadian populations.Reconcile payroll input files from various sources including timekeeping, benefits, stock, relocation, rewards, retirement, and deferred compensation.Perform pre- and post-payroll audits to identify discrepancies and ensure integrity of pay results.Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax laws, wage and hour laws, and overtime regulations.Assist in calculating and processing off-cycle payments, pay corrections, garnishments, and adjustments.Support quarterly and year-end tax reconciliations, filings, and distribution of W-2s/T4s.Collaborate with HR, Benefits, and internal partners to resolve employee pay-related inquiries with professionalism and discretion.Participate in system upgrades, UAT testing, payroll projects, and process documentation.Maintain and update payroll procedures, workflows, and knowledge base materials.Identify trends and recurring issues to support root cause analysis and continuous improvement.Skills: Forecasting, Financial report, Financial Analysis, Ms excel, ADP Global View, eTime Keeping, Workday, CPA, APATop Skills Details: Forecasting, Financial report, Financial Analysis, Ms excel, ADP Global View, eTime KeepingAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Nice to Have: Working knowledge of ADP (GlobalView, eTime) and Workday HRIS Strong Excel skills for data validation and reconciliation Understanding of wage and hour compliance, garnishment processing, and payroll tax fundamentals Ability to manage sensitive employee data with integrity and confidentiality Excellent organizational and communication skillsRequired: 2+ years experience - headcount of 500+ in environment with multiple pay frequencies; biweekly, semimonthly to include standard and one-time payment (bonuses, commissions, stock vest) Exposure on knowledge transfer activity such as transition planning, documentation of process, desktop procedure, payroll checklist, etc. Knowledgeable on ADP Globalview, eTime Timekeeping system and Workday Has adequate knowledge in payroll regulation and statutory of US/Canada payroll. Able to maintain good working relationship with payroll vendor and stakeholders Diploma or bachelors degree in Accounting, Human Resources or relevant field or equivalent experience of 5 or more years of US/Canada payroll experience as an Analyst/processor for a large multi-state employer Has experienced handling different payroll and timekeeping system Good in verbal and written communication skills with customer service and interpersonal skills Advanced Excel level, proficient with all other MS Office applications - Bachelors is requiredExperience Level: Intermediate LevelJob Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $41.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.Workplace Type: This is a hybrid position in Austin, TX.