Payroll Analyst

Harbor

Payroll Analyst role at Harbor coordinating payroll processes across multiple countries. Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with global teams in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Proficient in payroll systems such as Workday and ADP, with strong analytical and mathematical skills to manage complex payroll processes.

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Payroll AdministrationWorkday ProficiencyADP ExperienceData Privacy ComplianceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingData EntryCalculationsPayroll ReportingYear-End ReturnsTime TrackingAudit ProcessesPayroll AdjustmentsSeparation PaymentsBenefit Plan Application

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCommunicationTime ManagementDetail OrientedSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayADPMicrosoft OfficeExcel

Industry Keywords

Employment LawsData ProtectionPayroll ControlsConfidentialityGlobal Payroll Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and process payroll in multiple countries ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness in all transactions
Review and verify payroll data and reports for precision
Liaise with the Finance department on reporting requirements to ensure transparency of payroll changes
Ensure payroll database reflects current and accurate information
Process all payroll data entries relevant to the employee lifecycle – new hires, salary increases, bonus, commission, garnishments, benefit deduction changes, separations
Calculate adjustments, special pays, retroactive payments, and overpayment of wages; issue manual payments as required
Calculate separation payments in compliance with Company policies and local laws
Perform analysis and preparation of payroll related year end schedules and ensure accuracy of year end returns processed by payroll vendor
Track time entry and enter timesheet adjustments
Partner with Payroll Manager and other internal departments on audit requests
Respond to unemployment claims, verify calculations, dispute erroneous claims, and approve bills for payment
May respond to employment verifications
Assist employees with payroll issues and questions
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes through automation, technology, and standardized global practices.
Maintain payroll controls, documentation, and audit processes to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
Support integration activities related to acquisitions, new countries, or organizational growth, ensuring a seamless employee experience.
Contribute to the ongoing optimization of Harbor's HR technology ecosystem, including Workday, ADP, and future payroll solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least three years’ experience in payroll administration
Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations, particularly related to pay practices
Working experience with Workday required; ADP and OSV strongly preferred
Strict adherence to confidentiality, data privacy, and data protection
Ability to understand benefit plans and application to payroll
Detailed oriented, self-motivated and organized
Strong customer service, communication, and time management skills
Strong mathematical skills, with the ability to perform accurate calculations
Strong analytical skills and ability to determine root causes of issues and find solutions
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including strong use of Excel demonstrating ability to generate and analyze complex reports.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Annual leave
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities