Payroll Analyst (Remote)

Trace3 · Remote USA

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • $90,000 – $100,000
  • Posted 2026-10-29
  • Confirmed live on 1 November 2026

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Job description

Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

JOB SUMMARY:

As part of the Finance team and under the general direction of the Senior Payroll Manager,

the Payroll Analyst position provides operational support for payroll processing, reporting, compliance, employee services, and commissions administration across Trace3 and affiliated entities. The role supports POH, Finance, and all employees while helping the payroll department scale with continued growth and acquisition activity. This role is expected to strengthen business continuity, reduce key-person dependency, and provide additional capacity as Trace3 continues to grow through organic expansion and acquisitions. In addition to supporting day-to-day payroll operations, the position will serve as the designated backup for commissions administration, ensuring continuity for a critical compensation process. The role will support payroll processing, reporting, employee inquiries, compliance activities, audits, reconciliations, and post-payroll reporting while helping maintain accurate, timely, and scalable payroll operations. By assuming key operational responsibilities, this position allows senior payroll resources to focus on strategic initiatives, process improvements, system optimization, governance, and organizational growth.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Process full-cycle payroll for exempt employees, corrections, commissions, bonuses, and final paychecks.

• Reconcile payroll records for each pay period and resolve discrepancies as needed.

• Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, taxes, and employment verifications.

• Maintain accurate payroll records and audit employee data to ensure compliance with wage laws and tax regulations.

• Ensure accurate processing of payments and deductions, including garnishments, levies, and benefits.

• Prepare and distribute payroll reports on a weekly, monthly, and year-to-date basis.

• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and analysis.

• Document workflows and standard procedures; identify and implement process improvements.

• Assist with the team on payroll-related projects such as implementations, system upgrades and automation initiatives.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and other departments to ensure data accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.

• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma required (college degree preferred).

• 3-5 years of related work experience.

• Understanding of Payroll business processes, and commissions.

• Experience with UKG (UltiPro) payroll software required.

• Solid understanding of payroll, final pay and multi jurisdiction taxation laws.

• Able to work well in a team environment.

• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros, Power Query, xlookup, sumifs).

• Experience with payroll integrations, data mapping, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• Ability to troubles

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