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
  
  
• The Payroll Analyst will manage relationships with benefits and payroll vendors
  
  
• Reconcile vendor invoices and ensure accurate and timely payments
  
  
• The Payroll Analyst will 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
  
  

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