Payroll Analyst - II (Associate)

We are looking for a  Payroll Analyst
Duration: 6-Month Contract
Location:

• Charlotte, NC 28262

•  Rahway, NJ 07065
  Candidates must be local to either location.

Max Pay Rate: $30-35/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join our team on a 6-month contract basis. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing across multiple states, working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The role requires hands-on experience with ADP Enterprise, union payroll processing, and an in-depth understanding of payroll compliance regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly, multi-state payrolls for over 30,000 US/PR employees.

• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local payroll tax laws and garnishment regulations.

• Validate payroll inputs and outputs in coordination with ADP Managed Services.

• Audit payroll entries, process legal agreements, vacation payouts, and complex transactions (e.g., Expats, Stock Options).

• Manage time and attendance systems, including union CBA and time configuration.

• Handle employee payroll inquiries and resolve escalated issues.

• Support internal and external audits, including documentation and remediation.

• Collaborate with HR and Finance to aggregate data for payroll processing.

• Use ServiceNow to manage and resolve service tickets.

• Participate in payroll-related projects, including mergers, acquisitions, and continuous process improvements.

• Contribute to developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures and process documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 3 years in a fast-paced payroll position.

• Strong understanding of wage and hour compliance (Federal, State, Local).

• Expertise in high-volume payroll processing.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience using ADP Enterprise System.

• Familiarity with time and attendance entries, edits, and configurations.

• Previous union payroll processing experience.

• Strong written/verbal communication skills and high integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.

• Experience using Workday HRIS.

• Background working with third-party payroll vendors.

• Understanding of HR and Finance interdependencies in payroll.

• Experience using ServiceNow.

• Knowledge of union CBA and time configuration requirements.

• Prior experience in shared services or large-scale enterprise environments.