Payroll Analyst

About the role

Businessolver is seeking a detail‑oriented Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate, timely and compliant US payroll processing in a fast‑paced remote environment. The role involves reviewing payroll data, validating employee information, resolving discrepancies and supporting tax and reporting activities.

Key responsibilities

• Process bi‑weekly payroll accurately and on schedule according to company policies and US regulations.
• Review timekeeping records, earnings, deductions, direct deposit changes, employee updates and tax elections.
• Handle termination payments and ensure compliance with state final‑pay requirements.
• Support payroll tax withholding, filing, reporting and compliance activities.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax variances, missing information and timecard issues.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, deductions, garnishments, direct deposits and pay statements.
• Maintain payroll records and assist with reporting, reconciliations, audits and compliance documentation.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and year‑end payroll activities, including W‑2 support and tax reconciliation.
• Prepare and support off‑cycle payroll runs and provide backup support during high‑volume periods or team absences.

Required profile

• 2–4 years of US payroll processing or payroll support experience.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or a related field (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of US payroll concepts, gross‑to‑net calculations, tax withholding, deductions, taxable wages, FLSA requirements, garnishments and year‑end reporting.
• Understanding of multi‑state payroll compliance, state and local taxes, unemployment taxes, paid‑leave programs and jurisdiction‑specific requirements.

Required skills

• US payroll processing
• Payroll tax filing and compliance
• Multi‑state payroll compliance
• Gross‑to‑net calculations
• Tax withholding
• Garnishments handling
• Year‑end payroll reporting