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We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Compliance Analyst to join our team in Seattle, Washington in a Contract position. This role is centered on reviewing payroll and employee data for accuracy, supporting compliant pay practices, and helping maintain strong controls across payroll operations. The ideal candidate brings experience with payroll audits, union-related pay requirements, and benefits verification, along with the ability to communicate findings clearly to payroll and HR partners.

Job Responsibility:

  • Examine payroll and employee records to confirm data is complete, accurate, and aligned with established policies and regulations
  • Review compensation details such as pay rates, worker classifications, and status changes to identify inconsistencies before payroll is finalized
  • Verify benefits elections and payroll deductions, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement-related withholdings, for proper setup and ongoing accuracy
  • Reconcile payroll information against union fringe benefit obligations and flag variances that require correction or follow-up
  • Assess payroll practices against collective bargaining agreements to help ensure union rules and negotiated terms are applied correctly
  • Analyze timesheets, pay adjustments, union rate updates, and salary threshold changes to detect errors and support compliant payroll processing
  • Document audit results, summarize key issues, and share actionable recommendations with payroll and human resources stakeholders
  • Identify opportunities to improve controls, strengthen audit processes, and support updates to payroll procedures when needed
  • Monitor changes in wage and hour rules, garnishment requirements, and other payroll regulations to help maintain ongoing compliance

Requirements:

  • Hands-on experience in payroll, payroll auditing, or payroll compliance analysis
  • Working knowledge of union payroll practices, collective bargaining agreements, and related contribution requirements
  • Ability to review employee data, deductions, and benefit enrollments with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with retirement contributions, insurance benefit verification, and payroll reconciliation processes
  • Understanding of federal, state, and wage-related payroll regulations, including exempt and non-exempt pay considerations
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and recommend practical resolutions
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to payroll, HR, and business partners
What we offer:
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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