Overview
The Payroll Analyst will support an independent review of payroll services, focusing on data analysis to identify error patterns and establish root causes in complex payroll environments. Working mainly remotely with occasional travel to client sites, the analyst will collaborate with a Lead Payroll Subject Matter Expert to deliver insights that will inform the client's future payroll operating model. This role combines hands-on data analysis with strategic recommendations for improving payroll processes.
Responsibilities
- Gather, structure, and analyze payroll data to identify errors and exceptions.
- Investigate trends and anomalies in payroll performance to find root causes.
- Trace payroll issues across the operations lifecycle, pinpointing failure points.
- Test hypotheses against data, incorporating stakeholder interviews and process walkthroughs.
- Support observation and reconciliation of payroll cycles to assess systemic issues.
- Document evidence trails, findings, and unresolved questions for review.
- Assist in mapping current-state processes and prioritizing improvement recommendations.
Requirements
- Significant hands-on experience analyzing payroll operations data in high-volume environments.
- Demonstrable experience investigating payroll data to identify errors and root causes.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong data manipulation abilities with large datasets.
- Practical understanding of payroll processes, corrections, and exception management.
- Strong analytical judgement with the capacity to produce concise findings for senior review.
- Collaborative experience across Payroll, HR, Finance, Technology, and third-party teams.