Payroll Analyst

Description

Job Description:
Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.
When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.
Position Overview
The Payroll Analyst supports accurate and timely payroll processing for U.S. and Canada employee populations. This role collaborates cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, Finance, and external vendors to ensure payroll inputs are validated, payroll regulations are followed, and employee compensation is delivered with precision and care. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, and a strong desire to grow within a dynamic payroll environment.

The Payroll Analyst also assists in the maintenance of payroll procedures, audits, reporting, and contributes to ongoing process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately prepare, validate, and submit payroll data to third-party vendors (ADP GlobalView, eTime) for U.S. and Canadian populations.
- Reconcile payroll input files from various sources including timekeeping, benefits, stock, relocation, rewards, retirement, and deferred compensation.
- Perform pre- and post-payroll audits to identify discrepancies and ensure integrity of pay results.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax laws, wage and hour laws, and overtime regulations.
- Assist in calculating and processing off-cycle payments, pay corrections, garnishments, and adjustments.
- Support quarterly and year-end tax reconciliations, filings, and distribution of W-2s/T4s.
- Collaborate with HR, Benefits, and internal partners to resolve employee pay-related inquiries with professionalism and discretion.
- Participate in system upgrades, UAT testing, payroll projects, and process documentation.
- Maintain and update payroll procedures, workflows, and knowledge base materials.
- Identify trends and recurring issues to support root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

Forecasting, Financial report, Financial Analysis, Ms excel, ADP Global View, eTime Keeping, Workday, CPA, APA

Top Skills Details

Forecasting,Financial report,Financial Analysis,Ms excel,ADP Global View,eTime Keeping

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Nice to Have:
- Working knowledge of ADP (GlobalView, eTime) and Workday HRIS
- Strong Excel skills for data validation and reconciliation
- Understanding of wage and hour compliance, garnishment processing, and payroll tax fundamentals
- Ability to manage sensitive employee data with integrity and confidentiality
- Excellent organizational and communication skills

Required:
2+ years experience
- headcount of 500+ in environment with multiple pay frequencies; biweekly, semimonthly to include standard and one-time payment (bonuses, commissions, stock vest)
Exposure on knowledge transfer activity such as transition planning, documentation of process, desktop procedure, payroll checklist, etc.
Knowledgeable on ADP Globalview, eTime Timekeeping system and Workday
Has adequate knowledge in payroll regulation and statutory of US/Canada payroll.
Able to maintain good working relationship with payroll vendor and stakeholders
Diploma or bachelors degree in Accounting, Human Resources or relevant field or equivalent experience of 5 or more years of US/Canada payroll experience as an Analyst/processor for a large multi-state employer
Has experienced handling different payroll and timekeeping system
Good in verbal and written communication skills with customer service and interpersonal skills
Advanced Excel level, proficient with all other MS Office applications
- Bachelors is required

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $41.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Austin,TX.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: 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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.