Payroll Analyst

About the role

Why Mobility Global? At Mobility Global, our mission is to provide the trusted information that helps billions of people build, sell, and own vehicles with confidence. As we shape the next generation of automotive intelligence through innovation, AI, and industry-leading data, we're creating new opportunities for our customers, our business, and our people. Join a team singularly focused on transforming the automotive industry. S&P Global Mobility is Mobility Global — the company behind CARFAX, automotiveMastermind, Market Scan, and Polk Automotive Solutions. Our strength comes from our people, and here, the progress you make helps the entire automotive ecosystem move faster and with greater confidence. 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work 10X Washington Post Top Workplace 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work

Responsibilities

• Analyze, audit, and validate payroll data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Support end-to-end North America payroll processing, including time and attendance review, earnings, deductions, bonuses, adjustments, and off-cycle payments.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and payroll-related issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, month-end files, tax-related data, and other payroll documentation.
• Partner with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate employee data, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, and payroll funding.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis.
• Assist with payroll system testing, process improvements, automation initiatives, and implementation of payroll-related changes.
• Monitor payroll compliance requirements and identify trends, risks, or recurring errors in payroll data, recommending corrective actions or process enhancements.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of payroll processing, payroll analysis, finance, accounting, or HR operations experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll principles, wage and hour rules, tax withholdings, deductions, garnishments, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Experience with payroll, HRIS, timekeeping, or workforce management systems.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data reconciliation.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with Workday or similar payroll/HRIS platforms.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across HR, Finance, and business teams.
• Continuous improvement orientation with a focus on efficiency, controls, and service quality.

Pay

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $115,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and incentive opportunities where applicable.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement savings programs, including company matching contributions where available.
• For more information on benefits, please visit us at https://mobilityglobalbenefits.com/ourbenefits