Payroll Analyst

🚀 We’re Hiring: Payroll Analyst| Remote Position Summary Independence Home Loans is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Analyst to own the accuracy, analysis, and execution of semi-monthly payroll for a diverse workforce, including hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees. This role blends hands-on payroll processing with advanced analytics, commission modeling, and HRIS ownership, ensuring payroll is accurate, compliant, and continuously optimized in a fast-paced, sales-driven mortgage environment. Expertise in Paylocity is required to support payroll operations and system optimization. \n Key Responsibilities 💵 Payroll Processing & Execution: Process semi-monthly payroll for all employees using Paylocity, including hourly staff, salaried employees, and commission-based loan officers and sales teams Execute off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, and manual payments as needed Maintain and update payroll records for new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and benefits deductions within Paylocity Serve as an owner of payroll cycle timelines and deliverables 📊 Payroll Analysis & Compensation: Calculate, audit, and validate commissions, bonuses, and incentive payouts based on complex compensation plans Analyze payroll data for discrepancies, trends, and variances; resolve issues proactively Reconcile payroll data with Finance, including general ledger entries and month-end close processes Prepare payroll, commission, and analytical reports for leadership, particularly Sales leadership Develop and maintain advanced Excel models, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas ⚙️ Systems & HRIS Ownership Serve as a primary system owner and subject matter expert for Paylocity Configure and maintain payroll codes, deductions, and workflows within Paylocity Troubleshoot system issues and partner with HR/IT on enhancements and integrations Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve payroll processes within Paylocity ✅ Compliance & Accuracy Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage laws Perform payroll audits and maintain documentation and audit trails Support year-end processes, including W-2s, audits, and reporting 🤝 Cross-Functional Partnership Partner with HR, Finance, and Sales teams to ensure accurate execution of compensation and payroll processes Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, commissions, and deductions in a timely manner Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred 3+ years of payroll processing and/or payroll analytics experience Experience processing semi-monthly payroll across multiple pay types Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and wage laws Hands-on experience with Paylocity Advanced Excel skills required, including pivot tables and lookup functions Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to manage confidential information with discretion Strong organizational and time management skills in deadline-driven environments Ability to explain complex payroll data to non-technical stakeholders Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in mortgage, lending, or sales-driven environments Experience managing loan officer commissions or sales incentive plans Exposure to payroll system implementations or process automation \n$70,000 - $85,000 a year \n Why Join Independence Home Loans? Competitive compensation and benefits High-growth, performance-driven environment Collaborative culture with strong leadership support Opportunities for advancement into senior payroll, systems, or compensation roles #LI-Remote