🚀 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.
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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
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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
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