Payroll Analyst

WORK SCHEDULE & SETUP: Night Shift (10:00 PM – 7:00 AM and 4x a week RTO.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

The AEC Payroll Analyst is responsible for independently processing payroll activities for assigned employee populations while ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. The role supports end-to-end payroll operations, investigates discrepancies, performs reconciliations, and serves as a key resource for payroll-related inquiries. This position partners with HR, Finance, Benefits, Compensation, and other stakeholders to support payroll excellence, compliance, and continuous process improvement.

JOB FOCUS:

• Process payroll and absence management transactions and earnings adjustments.
• Review payroll reports and reconcile discrepancies
• Validate timekeeping and attendance data.
• Assist with payroll audits and compliance checks.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide resolution support.
• Execute complete payroll cycles with minimal supervision.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Investigate payroll exceptions and implement corrective actions.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll activities.
• Coordinate with HR, Benefits, Compensation, and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.

JOB QUALIFICATION:

• Any bachelor’s degree (BS Finance or Accounting preferred.
• 1-3 years of progressive payroll experience.
• 2-5 years of progressive US payroll experience preferred.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• US Payroll processing.
• Payroll reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Payroll audits and compliance checks.
• Timekeeping and attendance validation
• Microsoft Excel.
• PeopleSoft preferred.
• Payroll reporting and documentation.
• Payroll policy and procedure knowledge.

REQUIRED SOFT & OPERATIONAL SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good English written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining compliance standards.