Remote Payroll Analytics & GL Analyst

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job Title Payroll Analyst Location Remote, USA Job Overview Make your mark at Ingersoll Rand as our Payroll Accounting Analyst, where payroll is not just processed—it is reconciled, analyzed, and owned through a finance and accounting lens. This is a high-impact position at the intersection of Payroll and Finance, where expertise in General Ledger reconciliation, and variance analysis directly drives accuracy, reporting integrity, and business decision-making. In this role, you will serve as the General Ledger subject matter expert for payroll accounting, with ownership of month‑end close, payroll‑to‑GL reconciliations, and financial control validation. Variances are investigated and resolved at the root cause level, ensuring payroll data is accurate, fully reconciled, and audit‑ready. Insights generated from this work directly support forecasting, budgeting, and payroll spend visibility across the organization. Beyond the numbers, the role extracts and analyzes payroll and financial data, builds and maintains payroll analytics and dashboards, and transforms complex data into clear, actionable insights that strengthen processes, improve accuracy, and enhance overall payroll accounting performance. In this high‑visibility, cross‑functional role, you’ll support Finance, HR, HRIS, and operational leaders while operating with strong ownership, analytical rigor, and a continuous improvement mindset to ensure payroll financial data is not only accurate—but trusted. Turn payroll data into financial clarity, strengthen the integrity of the General Ledger, and drive meaningful process improvement. Own the numbers, own the close, and make your mark. Responsibilities Establish processes and techniques for reconciling payroll data with financial data, complete reconciliation on a weekly basis using Excel and other tools to determine root cause variances Identify payroll process opportunities for improvement through root cause analysis Establish key performance indicators for HR and Payroll Monthly statistical analysis to forecast payroll budgets Participate in process improvement discussions and regular audits by providing data to support initiatives Support the Mergers and Acquisitions team with new companies that are added to the payroll Other analytic duties as requested Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Math, Accounting, Finance or a business-related major field of study 5+ years accounting, GL reconciliation and/or financial analysis experience 2+ years of experience with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel Core Competencies Financial & Payroll Acumen: Understands payroll processes, financial month-end GL reconciliation, and budgeting, including forecasting and variance analysis to support accurate financial reporting. Data Analysis & Systems Expertise: Demonstrates expertise analyzing large datasets to identify trends, insights, and organizational issues, with proven experience extracting and working with data from ERP, HRIS, or similar systems. Process Improvement & Quality Focus: Process-oriented, identifies gaps, drives continuous improvement, and ensures data accuracy through thorough, detail-focused review. Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Identifies root causes of errors and applies critical thinking to solve complex challenges in fast-paced environments. Project & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners across teams to support initiatives, process improvements, audits, and organizational priorities through data-driven insights. Communication & Decision Making: Communicates clearly and effectively while making sound decisions and maintaining composure under pressure. Preferences Payroll experience in addition to GL accounting history M&A payroll post-integration experience Experience with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) systems Travel and Work Arrangements This position is USA remotely based US Citizen or lawful Permanent Resident Only Pay Range The base pay range for this role is $75,000 - $105,000 annually. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location. What We Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ingersoll Rand Inc.