[Remote] Senior HRIS & Payroll Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. National Student Clearinghouse is hiring a Senior HRIS & Payroll Analyst to administer and improve its HR systems, payroll, time and attendance, employee data, reporting, and compliance processes. The role partners across HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and vendors to maintain accurate data, meet regulatory requirements, and improve systems and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrator and subject matter expert for the organization’s HRMS and related Total Rewards systems, including payroll, time and attendance, recognition, retirement, and benefits platforms
• Lead and maintain system configurations, workflows, security roles, business rules, integrations, data feeds, and system access to ensure performance, security, confidentiality, and data integrity
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and vendors to translate and implement business requirements into system enhancements, automation, and process improvements to include configure and setup benefits open enrollment, data feeds and integrations
• Coordinate system testing, upgrades, patches, implementations, and new functionality; troubleshoot complex system and data issues through resolution, end-to-end
• Manage HRMS transactions across the employee lifecycle, including hires, job and compensation changes, transfers, leave, organizational changes, and terminations
• Maintain system documentation, procedures, and controls, and support the evaluation and implementation of integrated workforce management solutions, including actively participating and/or leading in RFPs, systems upgrades and optimization activities, as needed
• Lead and administer payroll operations to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule, coordinating with the third-party payroll provider and other external partners. Oversee payroll provider activities and ensure SLAs are met
• Review and process payroll transactions, including earnings, deductions, benefits, taxes, garnishments, adjustments, and employee status changes
• Establish payroll quality controls, perform audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized. Maintain accurate payroll records, approvals, and documentation
• Process and complete required post-payroll activities, including retirement and HSA/FSA contribution processing
• Partner with Finance to support payroll funding, accounting, reconciliations
• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments are processed, as assigned
• Work with third-party provider, lead quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation, reconciliations, reporting, and required filings; monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary compliance updates
• Administer and maintain the time and attendance process and system, including time capture, scheduling, attendance, leave processes, pay rules, and related configurations
• Reconcile timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies that may affect payroll processing, in partnership with HR, managers, and employees. Ensure and support adherence of related policies
• Monitor compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local wage-and-hour requirements
• Provide user support, training, job aids, and guidance on timekeeping policies, processes, and system functionality
• Lead or support time and attendance implementations, upgrades, and optimization efforts to improve functionality, adoption, and efficiency
• Maintain accurate and timely employee data throughout the employee lifecycle and establish regular audits to ensure data standards and integrity across HR and payroll systems
• Monitor interfaces, integrations, data feeds, and vendor file exchanges to ensure complete, accurate, and timely data transmission
• Support data privacy, audit, and control requirements, including internal and external audits related to HR, benefits, payroll, and systems
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, queries, and data exports for HR, Finance, leadership, regulatory requirements, and business decision-making
• Maintain reporting standards, delivery methodology, and inventory of report repository; and leverage reporting and business intelligence tools to improve workforce insights and decision support
• Maintain required federal and state employment notices and compliance postings
• Support annual retirement and health and welfare plan audits, Form 5500 filings, compliance notices, and related documentation, as assigned
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit required workforce compliance reports, including EEO and VETS reporting and applicable state filings
• Conduct due diligence for employment in new states in partnership with Legal and Finance, and monitor employee work-location changes for policy, employment, and payroll tax compliance
• Respond to unemployment information requests and maintain supporting records and documentation
• Administer the organization’s worker’s compensation program and serve as the primary liaison with insurance carriers, brokers, case managers, and other external partners
• Lead the annual workers’ compensation premium audit, including payroll records, employee classification codes, requested documentation, and audit recordkeeping in partnership with Finance and Legal, as needed
• Monitor workers’ compensation regulatory requirements and implement process changes needed to maintain compliance
• Coordinate workplace injury and illness claim intake, documentation, timely reporting, follow-up, and resolution from initiation through closure. Adhere to OHSA requirements, as applicable
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Leave Administrator, and managers on overlapping activities of worker’s compensation with FMLA, ADA, disability leave, return-to-work, and transitional duty matters
• Monitor vendor performance, service levels, claim trends, and cost-containment opportunities; participate in vendor reviews, renewals, and service evaluations
• Evaluate HRMS, time and attendance, payroll processes and implement improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, automation, data flow, and service quality
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, process documentation, training materials, user guides, and job aids
• Provide guidance and conduct training to HR colleagues, managers, employees, and business users on HRMS, payroll, and related processes
• Communicate complex payroll and HRMS information clearly to employees and stakeholders and participate in HR, payroll, HRMS, and organizational projects as assigned
• Continually, explore and implement innovative and optimization solutions, incremental or in larger scale, to allow for scalability, flexibility, improve the employee experience, and support company growth journey

Skills

• • Bachelor's degree in human resources, social sciences, business, or any related field. A combination of education and experience including military service will also be considered
• • 6 years of direct and relevant experience administering or supporting HRMS, HCM, HRIS, or similar enterprise human resources systems
• • Experience with enterprise HR technology platforms such as UKG, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, ADP, Dayforce, or comparable systems, including system configuration, integrations, data management, reporting, upgrades, or process improvements
• • 2 years of experience in payroll processing, audits and reconciliations, payroll controls, and compliance with applicable payroll regulations
• • HRMS / HR Technology Expertise - Strong knowledge of HRMS/HCM functionality, configuration, integrations, workflows, security, and data administration
• • Payroll Administration - Working knowledge of payroll processing, controls, reconciliations, payroll taxes, and multi-state payroll requirements
• • Data Accuracy & Integrity - High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accurate employee and payroll data
• • Data Analysis & Reporting – Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends and discrepancies, and develop meaningful reports and dashboards
• • Problem Solving & Critical Thinking – Strong ability to troubleshoot complex system, payroll, and data issues and drive them to resolution
• • Process Improvement & Technology Orientation - Ability to identify opportunities for automation, streamline processes, and optimize HR technology
• • Leverage Technology, Tools and Resources - Demonstrated proficiency and strong working knowledge using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Ability to create formulas, pivot tables, macros to manipulate and organize data
• • Compliance & Risk Management - Understanding of applicable payroll, employment, data privacy, and audit requirements
• • Communication & Collaboration - Ability to communicate technical and payroll information clearly and partner effectively with HR, Finance, IT, vendors, managers, and employees
• • Customer Focus - Demonstrated commitment to responsive, accurate, and high-quality service to employees and stakeholders
• • Organization & Professional Judgment - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while handling confidential information with discretion
• • Demonstrates the Clearinghouse's core competencies: customer focus, optimizes work processes, communicates effectively, collaborates, and is open and authentic
• • Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We do not intend to sponsor external applicants for work visas, and may consider sponsorship only if no qualified candidates can be found who are authorized to work without sponsorship
• • Must be at least 18 years old
• • Must live within a commutable distance to Herndon, VA (preferred) or in one of the Clearinghouse's approved States for hiring purposes located in the Eastern Time Zone
• • Experience and working knowledge of UKG Pro, TimeStar
• • Experience supporting multi-state payroll or payroll across multiple jurisdictions
• • Experience developing HR workforce analytics, or data quality initiatives
• • Experience in HR Programs, Benefits, Compensation, Workers Compensation
• • Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting and analytics tools
• • Professional certification such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or a relevant HR technology certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life and disability insurance benefits, for employees and their qualified dependents.
• Health care, dependent care, and limited purpose flexible spending accounts, as well as a health savings account with annual employer contributions of $300 for employees and $600 for employees who are enrolled with their spouse and/or dependents.
• Voluntary supplemental health plans for Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage, and infertility coverage.
• A very generous 401k matching contribution program, with the opportunity to defer pre-tax and Roth contributions, as well as catch-up contributions for those who are eligible.
• Competitive paid leave program consisting of vacation, sick, and personal time, as well as paid holidays; up to 3 weeks of paid parental leave during a 12-month period; and up to 5 days of paid military leave per calendar year.
• Vacation accrues based on length of service; new full-time hires can accrue up to 13 days of vacation and up to 10 days of sick time per year.
• On an annual basis, new employees may use up to 32 hours of accrued sick time as personal time.
• At least 15 paid holidays per year, including company year-end close between Christmas and New Years Holidays.
• Option to get reimbursed for basic wholesale company and roadside assistance memberships (e.g., Costco and AAA).
• Option to request a buy back on portions of unused accrued vacation based on tenure and certain other qualifications.
• Employee Education Assistance Program, with reimbursement for qualified education expenses upon successful completion of the program.
• Enterprise-wide LinkedIn Learning subscription.
• Mental health benefit with up to eight free therapy sessions for employees and their family members.
• Well-being reward benefits.
• Eligible employees can receive service credit toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).
• Remote-first position; may be required to periodically work on-site at the office, with frequency depending on department/division requirements. Candidates must reside within a reasonable distance to commute to the office when required.

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