Payroll Analyst

Duration: 4+ Month Contract

Location: Raleigh, NC (hybrid, onsite Tue/Wed/Thu)

Role: Ensure payroll data is accurate and processed in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day U.S. payroll operations: expats, relocations, new hires, LOAs, benefits, terminations, tax inquiries, helpdesk, and employee changes
• Monitor and respond to cases in the Employee Service Center ticketing system
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, finance policies (Controller’s Manual), and tax and labor laws

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of Workday Payroll (required)
• Advanced Microsoft tools (Outlook, Visio) and intermediate Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to partner cross-functionally and work in a fast-paced, multi-national environment
• Detail-oriented team player with a positive attitude

Degree/Certification: None required (experience-based)