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Payroll Analyst
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Payroll Analyst – $55/hr | 3-Month Assignment | 100% Remote (U.S.)

Pay Rate: Up to $55/hour

Assignment Duration: 3-Month W2 Assignment

Target Start Date: August 24, 2026

Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)


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Join a High-Performing Payroll Team and Keep Payroll Running Seamlessly


Are you an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? We're seeking a Payroll Analyst to support a high-performing Payroll Americas team responsible for delivering accurate, timely payroll for thousands of employees.


This is an exciting opportunity to make an immediate impact by owning day-to-day U.S. payroll operations while the permanent team focuses on several strategic Q3 and Q4 initiatives. If you enjoy solving payroll challenges, working with data, and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, we'd love to hear from you.


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What You'll Do


As a Payroll Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting end-to-end U.S. payroll operations, including:


  • Process end-to-end U.S. payroll accurately and on schedule.
  • Review and process employee timecards.
  • Run payroll calculations and validate payroll results.
  • Audit payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Review 401(k) deductions for accuracy.
  • Process wage garnishments and other payroll deductions.
  • Support payroll balancing and payroll disbursement activities.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries through ServiceNow.
  • Review payroll reports and perform Excel-based audits.
  • Partner closely with Payroll team members to ensure accurate payroll processing.
  • Assist with continuous process improvements and payroll best practices.

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What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of end-to-end U.S. payroll processing experience.
  • Experience processing payroll from timekeeping through payroll completion.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations.
  • Experience auditing payroll data and resolving discrepancies.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including working with formulas and payroll reports.
  • Experience using payroll systems (any platform).
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Workday Payroll.
  • FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification.
  • Experience supporting payroll in large or multi-state organizations.
  • Experience working with ServiceNow ticketing systems.

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What Makes You Successful

You are someone who:

  • · Enjoys working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • · Takes pride in accuracy and attention to detail.
  • · Can prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
  • · Communicates effectively across teams.
  • · Works independently while contributing to team success.
  • · Is proactive, organized, and solutions-oriented.

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Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Earn up to $55/hour
  • 100% Remote work from anywhere in the U.S.
  • 3-Month Assignment with an opportunity to make an immediate impact.
  • Target Start Date: August 24, 2026.
  • Work alongside an experienced Payroll Americas team supporting operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia.
  • Gain valuable experience with complex payroll operations in a collaborative, global environment.
  • Join a team that values communication, teamwork, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

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Ideal Candidate


We're looking for a payroll professional with 2+ years of hands-on U.S. payroll experience who can quickly step into a busy payroll environment and confidently manage end-to-end payroll processing with minimal onboarding. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment while partnering closely with a high-performing payroll team.


TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


Important Candidate Safety Notice

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• Only trust communication from verified TCWGlobal representatives

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