Payroll Processing Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

 
Company Summary
Founded in 1998, AspireHR is a woman owned US-based SAP HR and SAP SuccessFactors Gold Partner, working with HR organizations across North America to successfully implement best-in-class HCXM (Human Capital Experience Management) solutions. AspireHR is a purpose driven company that provides a wide range of services and software solutions for both the implementation and maintenance of HXM systems that includes our own proprietary software as well as long-term managed service agreements. The AspireHR team has built an impressive roster of clients by combining a cost-effective implementation strategy, an innovative mix of HCXM technologies and excellent customer service. Our focus is Employees First. We are careful to select people for our team that have demonstrated excellence through their skills, character and background. AspireHR invests in our people and capabilities to differentiate us from competitors.
Scope and Responsibilities
We are expanding our team to add a Payroll Processing Analyst. As a member within the AspireHR Managed Services Team, reporting to the Payroll Processing Manager, you’ll get the opportunity to work with the latest payroll technologies and grow your skill set as you help build our AMS & BPO practice. 
This team member will provide a wide range of services, focusing on multiple clients’ payroll processing, payroll tax reporting, audits, as well as supporting our clients with payroll calls, emails, and cases.
Specific Responsibilities
• Responsible for the preparation, processing, oversight, and auditing of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
• Supports calls, emails and cases related to payroll for client(s)
• Review and ensure accuracy of timecards, deductions, and health insurance.
• Complete employer/employee requests and changes in a timely manner including issue resolution
• Create, run, and distribute detailed reports including leave balances, overtime, and retirement contributions.
• Monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts relating to payroll, including payroll tax, workers compensation, 401(k) and garnishments.
• Assist with changes to payroll manuals, system manuals and training manuals making sure these are kept up to date and accurate
• Prepare monthly workers compensation reports in compliance with client scope of work.
• Prepare quarterly and annual payroll reports for all federal and state authorities. Reconcile all quarterly and annual payroll general ledger tax accounts
• Reconcile all payroll general ledger accounts.
• Participates in Workers Compensation and Payroll Audits as necessary.
• Processes fiscal year-end reports and reconciles W-2 information for accuracy.
• Review payroll transactions to ensure accurate posting to the General Ledger.
• Assists in documenting and updating procedures to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Key Selection Criteria
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience a must.
· Excited about joining an agile, cutting edge and fast paced growing company
· Invested in transforming our employees and client’s HR experiences
· Passionate to learn new technology and business processes
· Self-starter that is willing to jump in to learn new areas
· Collaborative and positive attitude; Must be collaborative with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others. 
· Able to execute assignments and demonstrate value added contributions
· Demonstratable experience in payroll processing (SAP ECP Preferred)
· Customer service experience with the ability to resolve issues and create a positive outcome
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations for improvement
· Verifiable background of integrity and trust
· Available to work nights and weekends occasionally
Culture
· Authentic – This is a genuine culture where people bring their real, whole selves to the office and their clients. We operate in a customer-centric culture, not an ego-centric culture. 
· Inspirational & Passionate – We orchestrate a competitive and compelling mission with an aligned set of values, goals, and a winning strategic path. 
· High learning agility – We place high trust in our employees to make hundreds of decisions daily and know when to zoom-in and zoom-out on any number of topics, and quickly learn to scale themselves as the company grows. Keep it simple.
· Integrity – Live the values of the company. 
· Employees First – AspireHR is known for its ability to outperform the competition because of our exceptional talent. We seek candidates that display a servant/leader mentality.
Personal / Professional Attributes
· Foster a mindset that contributes to maintenance and further development of client support excellence
· Excited to join an agile, cutting edge and fast paced growing company
· Self-starter that is willing to jump in and learn new areas
· Collaborative and positive attitude
· Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and build meaningful partnerships with others
· Strong background of integrity and trust
· Strong and effective communication style with team members, customers, and leaders, both written and verbal
At AspireHR, we put our employees first in everything we do. We are proud to celebrate and support our differences by being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. create a job listing i can post to ziprecruiter, remove company name and replace with the midtown goup as needed

Payroll Processing Analyst

The Midtown Group

Location: Fully Remote (U.S.-Based)
Preferred: Dallas-Fort Worth area candidates encouraged to apply
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract, or Contract-to-Hire
Openings: Two positions available

About the Opportunity

The Midtown Group is partnering with a growing HR and payroll services organization to identify detail-oriented Payroll Processing Analysts for a fully remote opportunity. We are seeking payroll professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about accuracy, compliance, customer service, and continuous learning.

This role supports multiple clients and offers the opportunity to work with advanced payroll technologies while building expertise in payroll operations, tax reporting, audits, reconciliations, and client support.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have experience processing payroll in a multi-client environment or supporting large, complex payroll operations. We are looking for professionals with strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a service-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated payroll processing experience
• Experience supporting multiple payrolls and/or multiple clients
• Payroll tax, compliance, audit, and reconciliation experience
• General ledger reconciliation experience
• Strong customer service and issue-resolution skills
• Analytical problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Positive, collaborative attitude and strong communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
• SAP SuccessFactors experience
• Background supporting outsourced payroll or payroll services organizations

Key Responsibilities

• Process, review, audit, and oversee bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for multiple clients
• Respond to payroll-related calls, emails, and support requests
• Review timecards, deductions, benefits, and payroll data for accuracy
• Resolve payroll issues and process employee and employer change requests
• Generate payroll reports, including overtime, leave balances, and retirement contributions
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts
• Reconcile payroll taxes, garnishments, workers' compensation, and 401(k) accounts
• Prepare quarterly and annual payroll tax reports
• Assist with payroll audits and workers' compensation audits
• Process year-end payroll activities, including W-2 reconciliation
• Review payroll transactions to ensure accurate general ledger posting
• Maintain payroll procedures, manuals, and documentation
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives

Success Traits

We're looking for professionals who are:

• Highly detail-oriented and accuracy-focused
• Customer-centric and responsive
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team players
• Dependable and trustworthy
• Strong written and verbal communicators

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 100% Remote work environment
• Multiple openings available
• Full-time and contract options available
• Opportunity to work with leading payroll technologies
• Exposure to diverse client environments and payroll challenges
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Strong focus on employee development and learning

Schedule Expectations

Candidates should be willing to work occasional evenings or weekends to support critical payroll deadlines when needed.

Interested candidates should apply with an updated resume highlighting payroll processing, payroll tax, reconciliation, audit, and client support experience.

Our partner has areas for professional growth within a collaborative working environment!!

Company Description

Our partner has areas for professional growth within a collaborative working environment!!