Payroll Analyst Job Description The Payroll Analyst plays a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for U.S. domestic and expatriate employees. This position supports end to end payroll operations, audits payroll results, resolves discrepancies, and partners closely with HR, Finance, and employees to maintain a seamless payroll experience. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, deep attention to detail, and hands on experience with SAP payroll systems.

Key Responsibilities • Lead the execution of accurate, timely end-to-end regular payroll processing for U.S. domestic and expatriate employees. Audit, reconcile and balance payroll results.
• Analyze payroll inputs, employee data changes, and system calculations to validate accuracy.
• Process off cycle payments, manual checks, voids, and ACH reversals in accordance with internal controls.
• Support payroll tax compliance, including new hire reporting, taxable fringe benefits, and year end W 2 preparation.
• Recommend and support enhancements to payroll processes, automation, and system utilization.
• Manage paycheck distribution and incoming payroll mail.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in accordance with retention and compliance standards.
• Respond to payroll related inquiries and provide pay statements and payroll related documentation as needed.
• Administer time and attendance processes for exempt and non exempt employees.
• Research and resolve issues related to time reporting, leave balances, and accrual discrepancies.

Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience; coursework in accounting preferred.
• 4 years of hands-on payroll experience, including multi-state payroll for 1,000 employees
• Proficiency with SAP Payroll essential.
• SAP Payroll technical configuration and support is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and tax requirements.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Word.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Additional Details Temp to hire possibility
30 hours per week
Monday to Thursday. No work on Friday.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.