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Payroll Assistant 4

1 week ago Irving, TX

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman is seeking a payroll assistant 4 for its Irving, Texas location. This role does require an in office requirement and is not available for telecommuting.
Roles and Responsibilities Include:

Performs a variety of statistical tasks and clerical duties required to prepare payroll data for computer input.
Reviews timekeeping records.
Processes exception items requiring special handling.
Responds to inquiries from employees regarding deductions, calculations, and changes in compensation.
Prepares, compiles and maintains various statistical and payroll records.
May manually calculates wages and post wage data for temporary work, bonuses, vacations, terminations, and special payroll requirements.
May maintain employee records on company's human resources information system (HRIS).
May perform analyses and reviews of data, develop reports for supervision review.
Load and validate supplemental pay request
Perform research on demand
Customer Service
Sector POC support
Resolve audit findings each payroll process
Respond to inquiries from customers within SLA
Basic Ad hoc query request
Assisted with creating scenario-based audit reports
Write test scripts and perform assigned project duties to support the departmental goals and objectives
Basic Qualifications

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High school diploma & 6 years of related experience, i.e.: business or accounting and/or relevant work experience
Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite (excel, word, and PowerPoint)
Payroll processing experience including relevant regulatory requirements; internal policy and procedure; accounting practices; system software requirements
Knowledge of FLSA, federal and state laws, etc.
Operating a personal computer including standard software and some specialized accounting software
1 year of experience involving extensive payroll duties
Certified Payroll Professional Certification [2 year completion requirement]
Preferred Qualifications -
Project team member
SAP experience
Prior experience working in a shared service or center of excellence environment
Primary Level Salary Range: $58,300.00 - $97,100.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Irving, TX
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10225244
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-03-10T20:47:57

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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