Payroll Analyst
Location: Fully onsite Kingston, RI
$30-34 per hour
Tops 3 Skills
2+ years of experience processing high-volume payroll, including bi-weekly payroll cycles.
Experience with Workday and/or PeopleSoft payroll systems
Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience analyzing payroll data, performing reconciliations, and generating payroll reports
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support bi-weekly payroll processing, timecard auditing, payroll corrections, and employee pay inquiries. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll administration experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while meeting critical payroll deadlines. This position requires close collaboration with employees, supervisors, HR, and departmental contacts to ensure payroll is processed accurately and in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements. Key Responsibilities
Process and support bi-weekly payroll activities
Review and audit employee timecards for accuracy and completeness
Research, identify, and resolve payroll discrepancies
Coordinate with departments to correct timekeeping and payroll issues
Process retroactive pay adjustments and payroll corrections
Review employee pay statements and investigate compensation concerns
Ensure payroll transactions comply with organizational policies and union contract requirements
Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation
Analyze payroll data and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement
Assist with payroll-related reporting and reconciliation activities
Support continuous improvement initiatives within payroll operations