Entry Level Payroll Analyst Jobs
New grad payroll analyst jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on coursework in payroll software can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Staffing & Recruiting, Transportation & Logistics, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like TikTok, Ursus, and Crown Equipment hiring at this level now.
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LOCATION: Foster City, CA (onsite)
PAY RANGE: $55 - $65/hr
DURATION: 6 months
TOP SKILLS:
- One or more years of payroll processing experience
- Knowledge of payroll administration and related compliances
- Deep user knowledge of the Workday Payroll platform. Payroll specific
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for the company’s operations, assisting in month-end close activities, under the guidance of the Senior Payroll Manager.
Responsibilities:
- End-to-end payroll processing from data entry and timecard validations to check distributions
- Point of contact for employees’ payroll questions and concerns
- Assistance with maintaining employee/payment records, timekeeping records, etc.
- Partnership with People, Benefits, Finance, and other departments, as appropriate
- Year-end communication and reconciliations
- Responding to government inquiries, including wage verification, garnishment orders, etc.
- Benefit audits and coordination with People/Benefits and 3rd party vendors
- Leave of Absence Payment Calculation and entries
- Other payroll-related tasks upon request
QUALIFICATIONS
- One or more years of payroll processing experience
- Education requirement: Associate Degree
- Knowledge of payroll administration and related compliances
- Attention to detail and diligence are a must
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel and Word; VLOOKUP and pivot are strongly preferred
- Strong communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Workday Payroll experience is required
- Accounting or HR background is a plus
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
FAIR CHANCE POLICY:
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
JOB TITLE: Payroll Analyst
LOCATION: Foster City, CA (onsite)
PAY RANGE: $55 - $65/hr
DURATION: 6 months
TOP SKILLS:
- One or more years of payroll processing experience
- Knowledge of payroll administration and related compliances
- Deep user knowledge of the Workday Payroll platform. Payroll specific
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for the company’s operations, assisting in month-end close activities, under the guidance of the Senior Payroll Manager.
Responsibilities:
- End-to-end payroll processing from data entry and timecard validations to check distributions
- Point of contact for employees’ payroll questions and concerns
- Assistance with maintaining employee/payment records, timekeeping records, etc.
- Partnership with People, Benefits, Finance, and other departments, as appropriate
- Year-end communication and reconciliations
- Responding to government inquiries, including wage verification, garnishment orders, etc.
- Benefit audits and coordination with People/Benefits and 3rd party vendors
- Leave of Absence Payment Calculation and entries
- Other payroll-related tasks upon request
QUALIFICATIONS
- One or more years of payroll processing experience
- Education requirement: Associate Degree
- Knowledge of payroll administration and related compliances
- Attention to detail and diligence are a must
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel and Word; VLOOKUP and pivot are strongly preferred
- Strong communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Workday Payroll experience is required
- Accounting or HR background is a plus
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
FAIR CHANCE POLICY:
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
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Entry Level Payroll Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level payroll analyst job?
Focus on familiarity with payroll software like ADP, Workday, or Paylocity, even if that experience came from coursework or a student internship. Employers at this level typically look for attention to detail, a basic grasp of payroll cycles and tax withholding, and comfort working with spreadsheets. A relevant certificate or a short internship strengthens an application considerably more than years of unrelated work history.
Which companies hire entry level payroll analysts?
Companies hiring entry level payroll analysts right now include TikTok, Ursus, and Crown Equipment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large corporations with dedicated payroll teams, staffing firms that place junior analysts on contract, and mid-size companies building their HR and finance functions.
Are there remote entry level payroll analyst jobs?
Yes, though the split between remote, hybrid, and on-site varies by employer. About 25% of entry level payroll analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making this a more flexible field than many entry level finance roles. On-site roles remain common at companies where payroll is handled in-house and teams work closely with HR or accounting.
Are these new grad payroll analyst jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior payroll analyst roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or part-time payroll work toward that threshold, or explicitly accepts a relevant degree or certificate in place of full-time work history. Look for language like "no experience required" or "will train" as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level payroll analysts?
Entry Level payroll analyst roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Transportation & Logistics, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at the junior level because they employ large workforces with complex pay structures, creating steady demand for analysts who can support payroll processing, compliance, and reporting from day one.