HR Operations Analyst – Payroll & Compliance

Join OEC’s HR team as an HR Operations Analyst, owning the critical work that connects Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and HRIS across North America. This isn’t a day-to-day payroll processing role — it’s the layer above it: taxes, compliance, audits, and the cross-functional projects that keep everything running smoothly. You’ll take full ownership of your domain and work independently, often without a dedicated internal expert to lean on, since in a leaner organization, you’re frequently the one who knows best. If you thrive on precision, autonomy, and solving problems before they become problems — and you’re ready to use deep payroll knowledge in a broader, more strategic way — this is your seat.

Manage payroll-adjacent compliance areas including EEO reporting and workers’ compensation across multiple states Prepare payroll and finance reports (gross payroll, hours, PTO, tax and benefit deductions) for budgeting and audits Drive process improvement — identifying where automation or better tools can strengthen the connection between Payroll, Benefits, and HRISSupport payroll, HR, and operations during mergers & acquisitions Serve as backup to our payroll processor, stepping in as needed — understanding payroll processing is important, though it’s not the daily focus Document processes clearly, building the kind of institutional knowledge that makes the function resilient What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, or related field (equivalent experience considered)4+ years of payroll experience with strong knowledge of multi-state rules and compliance across North America Comfort operating independently, researching unfamiliar issues, and proposing solutions without waiting for direction Exposure to an HRIS/payroll system (Dayforce preferred, not required) Strong critical thinking, documentation habits, and attention to detail Excellent communication across all levels of the organization, from individual employees to executive leadership Discretion with confidential information Must be available during Eastern Time business hours; remote