PAYROLL ANALYST

Pittsburgh, PA 15225 | Onsite | $55,000-$65,000

About the Company

Our client is a well-established organization with a strong commitment to supporting its employees and the community. They are looking for a Payroll Analyst to join their HR team and take ownership of payroll and benefits administration.

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• Established and stable organization

  
  
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• Collaborative, employee-focused environment

  
  
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• Opportunity to work closely with HR leadership and employees across the organization

  
  
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• Role with broad exposure to payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR operations

  
  
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• Opportunity to make process improvements and contribute to the overall employee experience

  
  
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About the Role

The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for managing full-cycle payroll and supporting the administration of employee benefits, leave programs, and related HR processes. This person will serve as a key resource for employees and leadership while ensuring payroll and benefits are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable regulations.

Payroll Analyst Responsibilities

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• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on time, including adjustments, voids, reconciliations, and payment processing

  
  
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• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, and leave

  
  
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• Support benefits administration for new hires, open enrollment, and ongoing employee needs

  
  
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• Manage 401(k) administration, including audits, committee materials, and coordination with advisors and recordkeepers

  
  
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• Oversee leave administration and workers' compensation claims

  
  
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• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations

  
  
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• Maintain knowledge of regulations including ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, and ACA

  
  
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• Audit and analyze payroll and benefits data and prepare reports for leadership

  
  
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• The Payroll Analyst will manage relationships with benefits and payroll vendors

  
  
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• Reconcile vendor invoices and ensure accurate and timely payments

  
  
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• The Payroll Analyst will coordinate compliance reporting and audits

  
  
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• Identify opportunities to improve payroll, benefits, and HR processes

  
  
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• Support employee training and communication related to payroll and benefits

  
  
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• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee and organizational information

  
  
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Qualifications of the Payroll Analyst Role

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• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or a related field

  
  
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• 3+ years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, HR, or a related role

  
  
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• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems

  
  
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• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

  
  
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• Knowledge of payroll and benefits regulations and compliance requirements

  
  
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