Payroll Analyst II

The Payroll Analyst plays a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll, with primary responsibility for global payroll operations and support for U.S. biweekly payroll. This position supports the full payroll lifecycle, including payroll processing, reconciliations, tax and deduction reviews, reporting, payroll system administration, and coordination with internal teams and external payroll providers.

This role creates value by ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time across multiple countries, proactively resolving payroll discrepancies, and maintaining strong controls and data integrity. Success is measured through payroll accuracy and timeliness, effective issue resolution, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement that reduces payroll risk, errors, and manual effort.

• Process global payrolls, validating inputs and calculations, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating approvals and funding. 
• Support U.S. biweekly payroll, including employee changes, timekeeping, commissions, final pay, and payroll exceptions. 
• Partner with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, and external payroll providers to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery. 
• Perform payroll reconciliations and maintain strong controls while supporting tax compliance, quarter-end and year-end activities, audits, and regulatory requirements. 
• Support payroll systems and integrations, including UKG, Workforce Ready, Oracle, and global payroll provider platforms, through testing, troubleshooting, and data validation. 
• Analyze payroll trends, metrics, and recurring issues to identify risks and opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and the employee experience. 
• Support continuous improvement through automation, process standardization, documentation, and payroll system and provider implementations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Individual Contributor with Informal Guidance: This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility but may provide guidance, training, or work direction to others on an informal or project basis.

Education/ Experience:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. 

• 2+ years of U.S. payroll experience, with exposure to multi-country or global payroll preferred. 

• Experience working with payroll controls, compliance requirements, and confidential employee data.

• Experience with U.S. payroll, payroll taxes, reconciliations, and quarter-end/year-end activities preferred. 

• FPC or CPP certification is a plus.

Skills and Ability:

• Strong payroll processing, reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

• High attention to detail with the ability to meet critical payroll deadlines. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience analyzing payroll data. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across HR, Finance, Tax, and external payroll providers. 

• Experience with UKG, Workforce Ready, Oracle, or similar HR/Payroll systems.

• Global payroll experience and knowledge of U.S. multi-state payroll requirements preferred. 

Work Conditions/ Physical Demands: 

• This is a remote position requiring a reliable, confidential workspace and consistent internet connectivity. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, with regular use of standard office equipment. The employee must be available to work a schedule aligned with Eastern Time (ET) and have flexibility to accommodate payroll deadlines and occasional meetings across global time zones. The employee must also be able to communicate and collaborate effectively in a virtual environment. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Travel: 

• Occasional travel may be required, typically 1–2 times per year, for in-person team meetings, training, or other business-related activities.

Pay & Benefits:

Compensation is determined by various factors such as location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal and external equity and organizational needs. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

The salary range for this position is $60,600 to $75,800 annually.  The posted range reflects our national average range for the job. We may ultimately pay more or less than the published range based on the factors mentioned above. This range may be modified in the future.

At Liquidity Services, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees' well-being and provides growth opportunities and career development. Our offerings include:

• Competitive wages
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, FSAs)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and tuition assistance

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Liquidity Services Inc. reserves the right to modify position duties at any time due to business necessity.

Liquidity Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.