Payroll Analyst

The Cigna Group

HR Operations Lead Analyst managing payroll operations for 65,000 U.S. employees with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Connecticut, Montana, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $78,100 - $130,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration and processing, with a strong focus on compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. Proficient in managing vendor relationships and supporting audits while maintaining clear documentation and payroll policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll AdministrationSOX ComplianceWorkday ExperienceVendor ManagementPayroll Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll Inputs ValidationGeneral Ledger ReconciliationInvoice ReconciliationACH ApprovalsCDGT/EIB FilesExpatriate PayrollWage Requests ProcessingOverpayment RecoveryPayroll Data Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailClear CommunicationInitiativeFollow-ThroughProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in BusinessAssociate’s Degree in Human ResourcesAssociate’s Degree in FinanceAssociate’s Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

HR OperationsPayroll OperationsThird-Party VendorsMergers and AcquisitionsContinuous ImprovementEmployee ExperienceExternal AuditsSensitive Payroll DataPayroll PoliciesCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help manage outsourced payroll operations for a large U.S. employee population, including escalated cases, payroll inputs, and vendor follow-up
Partner with payroll, HR Operations, Legal, Treasury, Finance, workers’ compensation, and third-party vendors to resolve issues and keep processes moving
Coordinate overpayment recovery activities, including vendor referrals, invoice reconciliation, case records, credit card collections, and escalations
Support SOX and external audits by reviewing control performance, preparing reports, and helping maintain clear, reliable documentation
Validate, review, balance, and submit payroll inputs for processing, including CDGT/EIB files and related payroll transactions
Process and reconcile third-party sick pay, wage requests, expatriate payroll activity, payroll bank items, ACH approvals, NOC/return transactions, and general ledger reconciliations
Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and employee-facing intranet content so information is accurate, useful, and easy to follow
Contribute to year-end/year-begin activities, mergers and acquisitions, center of excellence initiatives, and continuous improvement projects that improve compliance, efficiency, and employee experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of payroll administration, payroll processing, HR operations, finance, accounting, or related experience
Experience working with outsourced payroll or vendor-supported HR operations
Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and comfort working with sensitive payroll data
Ability to research issues, take initiative, and communicate clearly with internal partners and external vendors
Proficiency with Microsoft desktop applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Associate’s degree in business, human resources, finance, accounting, or a related field (preferred)
Workday experience (preferred)
Experience supporting audits, SOX controls, payroll reconciliations, or process improvement work (preferred)
Exposure to year-end payroll activities, mergers and acquisitions, expatriate payroll, or general ledger reconciliations (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
company paid life insurance
tuition reimbursement
minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
paid holidays
leaves of absence