Remote Payroll Analyst Jobs
Remote Payroll Analyst jobs are in steady demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms, distributed enterprise teams, and growing companies in technology, healthcare, and financial services all hiring payroll analysts who can work independently. Employers posting remote openings right now include Ryder System, Businessolver, and RSM. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Why Pretium Enterprise Services?
With expert business service capabilities, Pretium Enterprise Services (“PES”), is integral to the growth, innovation, and transformation of its global operating companies. Partnering with internal and external businesses and stakeholders to rapidly unlock value for its customers, PES delivers with excellence and ownership, enabling scalable growth.
Job Overview
The Senior Payroll Analyst manages the timely and accurate execution of a bi-weekly payroll cycle, including vendor management for third-party processing of taxes, wage payments, and employee withholding orders. This role ensures all data inputs to the payroll cycle produce accurate payrolls and recordkeeping. Work is primarily performed in Workday, our payroll software, in coordination with ADP, our payroll service provider. Success in this role requires a strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and consistent delivery against established deadlines.
This is a remote opportunity within the United States.
Responsibilities
- Process full-cycle in-house payroll for a multi-entity, multi-state organization (bi-weekly and semi-monthly), in compliance with federal, state, and local law; enter, maintain, and process information in the Workday payroll system
- Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, retirement plans, and other withholdings
- Administer and audit all time and attendance activity
- Administer and audit all garnishments, including related vendor management
- Communicate proactively across the organization to maintain deadlines and payroll data accuracy
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries via phone and the dedicated payroll email account
- Investigate and resolve payroll processing issues and questions
- Support reconciliations, payroll balancing, and tax activities, including W-2 processing
- Facilitate internal and external audits by providing records and documentation; review month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reports to ensure accurate, on-time W-2 distribution
- Issue and reissue physical checks, replacement checks, or direct deposits as needed
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 4+ years of payroll processing experience in a multi-state, matrixed organization, with strong emphasis on payroll compliance and auditing
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and charts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions under time pressure
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt style and content for stakeholders with varying payroll literacy
- Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to support stakeholders across career levels and backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a high-growth organization with continuous processing deadlines
- Proven relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders
- APA Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or progress toward either
- Experience with Workday and/or ADP Smart Compliance for tax, wage payment, employment verification, and garnishment administration
What We Offer
This position offers the opportunity to join a collegial, entrepreneurial firm committed to the personal and professional growth of its team members and to maintaining a positive, encouraging work environment where people enjoy working together. The company offers a comprehensive benefits and perks package, including:
- 401(k) plan with an employer match
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 firm holidays
- Hybrid office/work from home arrangement
- Annual year-end bonus eligible
Pretium Enterprise Services is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
- Ryder System29
- Businessolver2
- RSM1
- OnPay1
- NEOGOV1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote payroll analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as ADP, Workday, Ceridian, or UKG
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and filing requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data validation
- Experience processing end-to-end payroll for large employee populations across multiple pay cycles
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) credential preferred
Tips for Your Remote Payroll Analyst Job Search
Prove you can work payroll remotely
Show employers you've processed payroll accurately without in-person oversight by calling out specific platforms you've run end-to-end, such as Workday or ADP Workforce Now, and noting the employee count or pay frequency you handled. Concrete output beats a general claim of attention to detail.
Sharpen your async written communication
Remote payroll teams resolve discrepancies, escalate compliance questions, and coordinate with HR and finance entirely through written channels. Practice writing clear, complete explanations of payroll issues without relying on a follow-up call, because remote hiring managers look for this directly in interviews.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote payroll analyst openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Target multi-state employers specifically
Companies processing payroll across several states need analysts who understand varying tax withholding rules and compliance requirements. Highlighting any multi-state or multi-jurisdiction payroll experience, even from a single employer, signals you can handle the complexity remote roles often carry.
Remote Payroll Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote payroll analyst job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, such as remote-first software firms, multi-state staffing agencies, and national healthcare networks, because they have the infrastructure to support payroll analysts working off-site. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, precise written communication, and hands-on fluency with cloud-based payroll platforms like Workday, ADP, or Ceridian. Candidates who can document their accuracy and turnaround time in previous roles stand out most.
Which companies hire remote payroll analysts?
Remote payroll analyst roles are posted by Ryder System, Businessolver, and RSM and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed financial services firms, and large healthcare organizations with multi-state workforces are among the most consistent hirers of payroll analysts in a fully remote capacity.
Can you get a remote payroll analyst job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level payroll analyst roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently from day one without an in-office team nearby. Smaller remote-first companies and payroll service bureaus are the most accessible starting points. Completing a payroll certification such as the FPC, building familiarity with a major payroll platform through coursework, and demonstrating strong attention to detail in any prior administrative or finance work can open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote payroll analyst jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers value demonstrated payroll platform experience, a Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional credential, and a clean history of accurate, on-time payroll processing over a specific degree. A background in accounting, human resources, or business administration helps, but employers hiring remotely increasingly focus on what you can do rather than where you studied.
Which industries hire the most remote payroll analysts?
Most remote payroll analyst openings sit in Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to operate across multiple states or time zones, which means their payroll teams are already built to function without everyone in the same office.
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