HR Operations & Payroll Analyst

Job Overview

The HR Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting and optimizing HR operational processes, with primary ownership of end-to-end payroll administration and employee support related to Total Rewards (compensation, benefits, equity, and leave programs).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all payroll-related activities.
• Process employee time and attendance records, bonuses, equity, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and support payroll reporting activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions regarding compensation, benefits, equity, and payroll.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR matters and provide timely and accurate information.
• Support annual compensation review, bonus administration, and open enrollment activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations, payroll tax requirements, and company policies.
• Conduct regular audits to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies or data issues.
• Support internal and external audits, including SOX controls and documentation requirements.
• Develop and analyze HR and payroll metrics, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
• Create and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in HR and Payroll operations to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support HR technology implementations, upgrades, testing, and system enhancements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline HR and Payroll processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll administration, HR operations, HRIS, or related Human Resources functions.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll and understanding applicable wage and hour regulations.
• Working knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, and employee data management practices.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Dayforce, ADP or similar).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance activities, and payroll reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), FPC, SHRM-CP, or PHR certification.
• Experience supporting publicly traded companies and SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience with HR process improvement, automation, and workflow optimization.
• Experience using reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or HR reporting platforms.