Payroll Analyst

Vaco Arizona is partnering with a well-established organization to hire a Payroll Analyst. This role is ideal for someone with experience in high-volume, multi-state payroll processing. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering a hybrid schedule and a pay rate of up to $34 per hour. Responsibilities Process weekly payroll for 1,000-4,000 employees, including manual checks and adjustments Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies Review team payroll entries for accuracy and compliance Respond to payroll inquiries and coordinate with managers and union representatives Assist with internal and external payroll audits Maintain organized payroll records and documentation Manage payroll garnishments and agency communications Coordinate with accounting and banks on direct deposits, positive pay, and voids Required Qualifications 2+ years of experience in a high-volume, full-cycle, multi-state payroll environment Experience with UKG or similar payroll system Proficient in Excel Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:

Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.