Jobs · Accounting · California

Payroll Analyst

Cypress HCM · Los Angeles, CA · 3 mo ago
Accounting$42.74/hrContract

Overview

We are hiring a Payroll Analyst to support a high-volume payroll team during a major Oracle testing initiative. This role is fully onsite and requires someone who can work with urgency, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and handle payroll processing with strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support payroll operations during Oracle testing activities
  • Perform SAP payroll adjustments, payroll data entry, and schedule updates
  • Auxiliary with payroll-related project work tied to strict deadlines
  • Handle garnishment processing and employee payroll issue resolution
  • Audit and reconcile HR and payroll data for accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Reconcile payroll integration and bank files
  • Generate ad hoc payroll reports for internal stakeholders
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
  • Partner with HR and IT teams on payroll-related support
  • Participate in testing for payroll system upgrades and tax updates

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of payroll experience in a large company environment
  • Experience working in fast-paced payroll operations with competing deadlines
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and formulas
  • Experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) or another major HCM/payroll system
  • Strong understanding of payroll processes and HR/payroll data relationships
  • Experience handling garnishments
  • Union payroll exposure is highly preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive employee information
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Must be reliable for full-time onsite work and flexible for overtime as needed

Interview Process

The second round of interviews includes a timed Excel assessment covering pivot tables, formulas, and reporting functions.

Pay Range

$42.74/hr. - $47.74/hr.

Requisition ID

PMOUNTJP00001151

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