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Payroll Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Allan Myers is looking for a hard-working team player to join our elite team of professionals. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the input and review of payroll data and documents for inefficiencies and errors. Ensures that all amounts are accurate based on hours worked, and payments are made on-time. Conducts work in accordance with Allan Myers policies, procedures, and programs.
Responsibilities
- Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into custom ERP system.
- Input all training and orientation hours with the correct project cost code and labor classifications.
- Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions and addresses.
- Prepares and submits wage garnishments and child support payments.
- Provides reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
- Prepares and analyzes standardized reports of various types for missing or inaccurate information regarding labor hours and classifications.
- Prepares and submits Certified Payroll reports.
- Assists in the documentation of payroll processes and procedures.
- Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Assists with employee complaints and questions and helps resolve issues in a timely manner.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma required. Associate's of Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field preferred.
- 1-3 years' experience in payroll required.
- Construction industry experience a plus.
Overview
Our Company Does Work That Matters
Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.
At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.
Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Notice to External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms:
Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation. No other employee is authorized to approve resume submissions or bind Allan Myers to any fee arrangement.
INTRODUCTION
Allan Myers is looking for a hard-working team player to join our elite team of professionals. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the input and review of payroll data and documents for inefficiencies and errors. Ensures that all amounts are accurate based on hours worked, and payments are made on-time. Conducts work in accordance with Allan Myers policies, procedures, and programs.
Responsibilities
- Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into custom ERP system.
- Input all training and orientation hours with the correct project cost code and labor classifications.
- Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions and addresses.
- Prepares and submits wage garnishments and child support payments.
- Provides reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
- Prepares and analyzes standardized reports of various types for missing or inaccurate information regarding labor hours and classifications.
- Prepares and submits Certified Payroll reports.
- Assists in the documentation of payroll processes and procedures.
- Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Assists with employee complaints and questions and helps resolve issues in a timely manner.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma required. Associate's of Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field preferred.
- 1-3 years' experience in payroll required.
- Construction industry experience a plus.
Overview
Our Company Does Work That Matters
Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.
At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.
Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Notice to External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms:
Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation. No other employee is authorized to approve resume submissions or bind Allan Myers to any fee arrangement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Payroll Analyst
Document your degree's field alignment
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to payroll analysis. A finance or accounting degree is strongest. If yours is in a adjacent field like business or economics, gather coursework transcripts showing quantitative and payroll-relevant modules before applying.
Target employers with certified LCA history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search to verify that a prospective employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for payroll or compensation analyst roles before. Prior LCA filings signal an HR infrastructure already set up to sponsor your H-1B.
Find H-1B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Payroll Analyst openings by employers with verified H-1B filing history. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is possible in theory but the employer has never actually filed, saving weeks of back-and-forth.
Clarify SOC code before the LCA is filed
Payroll Analyst roles can be classified under multiple Standard Occupational Classification codes, which affects the prevailing wage USCIS uses to evaluate your offer. Confirm with your employer which SOC code they plan to use and cross-check it against O*NET before the LCA is certified.
Negotiate a start date that clears cap-gap risk
If you're transitioning from OPT, your employment authorization depends on cap-gap coverage. Confirm your offer letter specifies an October 1 start date or later, so USCIS approval aligns with your authorized period and your employer isn't left with a gap in your work eligibility.
Ask about premium processing before signing
Standard I-129 adjudication can run several months, leaving your start date uncertain. Confirm whether your employer will elect premium processing, which gives USCIS a 15-business-day decision window, so you and your payroll team can plan onboarding timelines accurately.
H-1B Visa Payroll Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payroll Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as accounting, finance, or human resources management. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title, so employers need to document that the role involves complex payroll analysis rather than routine data entry or clerical processing.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Payroll Analyst positions?
Large corporations with dedicated compensation and HR operations, payroll service firms, healthcare networks, and multinational companies with cross-border workforce needs are the most consistent sponsors. You can browse verified openings from employers with active H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate, filtering specifically for payroll and compensation analyst roles.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect a Payroll Analyst offer?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must certify to DOL that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the Payroll Analyst SOC code in your work location. The prevailing wage is determined by the specific wage level your employer selects, and underpaying relative to that level is one of the most common reasons LCAs are challenged.
Can a Payroll Analyst role support an H-1B extension beyond the initial six-year period?
Yes, if your employer has filed a PERM labor certification or an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf and it has been pending for more than 365 days, you qualify for one-year extensions beyond the six-year cap under AC21. Without an active green card process, extensions past six years aren't available and you'd need to leave or change status.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Payroll Analyst role?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, transfer your petition, or change to another status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before that window closes. Working during the grace period without an active petition is not authorized, even if you've secured a verbal offer.