Payroll Analyst – Local Employee (LE)

About the role

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services is seeking a Payroll Analyst (Local Employee) to join the Office of Global Compensation in Charleston. The role focuses on payroll processing, analysis, auditing, and monitoring for American Pay Processing, supporting both U.S. Agency overseas staff and locally employed personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Generate bi‑monthly time and attendance (T&A) reports.
• Calculate pay, manage individual leave accounts, and process allotments for staff under local compensation plans.
• Execute mass payroll actions and ensure accurate pay calculations.
• Support and promote the CGFS quality policy, maintaining required QMS records for assigned posts.
• Provide customer service and resolve payroll‑related inquiries.

Required profile

• Strong multi‑tasking, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in high‑volume payroll or financial environments.
• Attention to detail and problem‑solving aptitude.

Required skills

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Familiarity with computer‑based applications, spreadsheets, and database management systems.