Payroll Analyst
Quick Summary
Analyze, audit, reconcile, and resolve complex payroll processing and employee payroll issues to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is seeking a Payroll Analyst for it's Irving, TX office. The selected candidate will work in a shared services payroll organization responsible for processing approximately 90K+ employees nationwide using SAP Payroll software.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Analyze, audit, reconcile, and resolve complex payroll processing and employee payroll issues to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
- →Execute payroll processing and interfacing routines using SAP software.
- →Assist in the preparation and maintenance of detailed functional process documentation.
- →Assist with the evaluation and modification of payroll programs developed by programmers.
- →Assist with the evaluation and modification of payroll configuration initiated by CIDO.
- →Participate in the implementation and maintenance of payroll-impacting processes developed in-house.
- →Participate in the implementation and maintenance of payroll-impacting services provided by external vendors.
- →Assist in ensuring all payroll areas are processed accurately on a weekly and bi-weekly basis.
- →Assist in confirming that all payments are disbursed via direct deposit and/or checks are printed and distributed as required.
Requirements
~2 min read- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Payroll processing experience, including familiarity with regulatory requirements, internal procedures, accounting practices, and system software.
- Knowledge of FLSA, federal and state wage and hour laws, and related regulations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to organize and prioritize work to meet critical deadlines.
- Ability to perform basic payroll calculations.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Critical success factors for candidates will include a highly collaborative work style, the ability to anticipate problems, proactively deal with difficult situations and communicate appropriately with all levels of stakeholders. Most qualified candidates will have strong organizational, problem-solving and closure skills.
- High school diploma & 4 years of related education, i.e.: business or accounting and/or relevant work experience
- Analytical problem-solving and issue resolution
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Some payroll knowledge
- SAP Payroll
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 31 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 2, 2026
- First seen
- October 3, 2026
- Last seen
- November 2, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 29
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 14%
- Scored at
- November 2, 2026
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