Job Title: US Payroll Analyst
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)
Estimated Duration: 6 months
Overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced US Payroll Analyst to manage weekly and biweekly payroll processes for ~3,300 US employees across multiple states. The ideal candidate will ensure payroll compliance, accurate processing, and provide exceptional support to employees and stakeholders. This position requires advanced knowledge of US payroll regulations, experience with large ERP systems (Workday preferred), and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Process weekly and biweekly payroll for US employees (union and non-union).
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Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and company practices.
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Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting (monthly, biweekly, quarterly).
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Manage the payroll inbox, resolve payroll inquiries, and handle garnishments.
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Address rejected deposits in ADP and process off-cycle/termination payments as needed.
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Liaise with ADP Smart Compliance to resolve payroll issues and ensure compliance.
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Support quarterly and annual tax filing, including W-2 processing and taxable adjustments.
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Review time entry issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve payroll discrepancies.
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Support SOX Reporting and maintain documentation/control standards.
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Handle sensitive payroll information with utmost discretion.
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Provide payroll support to the Canada team as needed.
Required Skills & Experience:
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Minimum 5 years of US payroll experience in a multi-state environment.
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Solid knowledge of US payroll regulations and experience researching/ensuring compliance.
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Experience with quarterly tax reporting and filings in the US.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, SharePoint).
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Strong communication and collaboration skills, with proven ability to handle confidential information.
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Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications & Assets:
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FPC or CPP certification is a strong asset.
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Experience with Workday or other large ERP payroll systems; SAP experience is an asset.
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Experience with HR Service Now.
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Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and working collaboratively across different perspectives.
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is between $40.00 and $45.00
Our benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and 401k.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.
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Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Information Technology and Engineering staffing and consulting services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. Rather than continually trying to sell to new clients and companies and simply filling databases with candidates, we focus on developing stronger relationships and deeper knowledge of our existing clients’ challenges and opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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