HR Operations Analyst – Payroll & Compliance- Remote within Eastern time zone

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.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the connector between Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and HRIS, ensuring data, reporting, and processes stay aligned across teams

Own payroll tax compliance: jurisdiction registrations, ongoing monitoring, audits, and resolving notices across federal, state, local, and Canadian provincial requirements

Lead 401(k) employer match true-ups and bonus accrual tracking, partnering with Finance on calculations and approvals

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 HRIS

Support 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

What We Offer:

Full benefits starting Day 1: Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with company match

Unlimited Flex Time Off plus 10 company-paid holidays

Professional development programs and tuition assistance

Home office equipment stipend

Employee resource groups and exclusive employee discounts