Payroll Analyst - Finance

This position is expected to support the enterprise by ensuring effective integration of Payroll/Timekeeping data. Interprets, explains, and complies with negotiated contracts, prescribed laws, rules, regulations, and procedures. Research, analyze and retrieve data to prepare and maintain complex payroll records, summaries and reports. Reconcile differences within established payroll, benefit, retirement, and accounting systems using critical analysis skills. Develop systems and processes through project management methodologies of testing and implementation of new or modified payroll/timekeeping components.

*This position is a 100% remote work. Individual may live anywhere in the US.

**This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

BA/BS in Finance, Accounting and/or Management with a minimum of 5 years advanced payroll experience, an Associate’s Degree in Finance, Accounting and/or Management with a minimum of 7 year advanced payroll experience or HS Diploma/GED and a minimum of 9 years of advanced payroll experience. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Problem solving/decision making. Strong computer skills, including experience with spreadsheets required. Knowledge of federal and state statutes and regulations pertaining to Payroll and Tax reporting preferred.

Ability to support multiple concurrent projects, prioritize project demands, facilitate project planning meetings, meet tight deadlines and escalate effectively as necessary in order to meet project timelines to manage and mitigate project risks. Responsible for projects and initiatives that are politically charged and cross functional, departmental and system boundaries. This requires an individual who is self-directed, can effectively multi-task, thrives in an unstructured environment, and handles ambiguity well.


Analytical ability to break down a problem or situation into its component parts, identifying implications, timeframes and sequences, while remaining cognitive of the big picture. Strong knowledge of payroll/timekeeping best practices and methodologies. Train and coordinate the work of other staff assigned to the section/department.

Inspire trust and confidence, communicate effectively with internal and external audiences and demonstrate outstanding customer relations. Must be able to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality. Understand customer needs in relationship with Finance, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, HR Systems, off Campus sites, and numerous Third-Party vendors and meet their needs in a responsive manner.

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.