Remote Payroll Systems Analyst

Insight Global is seeking a Payroll Audit & Timecard Correction Specialist for a client facing urgent production payroll challenges involving complex union-based calculations. This candidate will step into a highly technical environment where they will design and implement automated solutions to audit payroll data, correct timecard discrepancies, and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements. The ideal candidate is not a traditional payroll administrator, but rather a technical problem solver with strong scripting capabilities who can quickly interpret complex business logic, resolve production issues, and build scalable automation processes. This is a high-visibility, business-critical engagement with immediate impact and potential for extension based on success.

• 4-5+ years of experience with time & attendance and payroll systems
• Strong experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements (CBA)
• Deep understanding of complex union pay rules (EMS/public safety highly relevant)
• Proven ability to analyze payroll data, validate calculations, and audit discrepancies
• Strong scripting/automation experience (Python or similar)
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot complex business-rule logic
• Experience developing payroll corrections and reconciliation routines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and ramp quickly in critical production environments - Python expertise or 10+ years of scripting experience across tools
• Experience with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) or similar timekeeping platforms
• Background in EMS, public safety, or union-heavy environments
• Experience building automation workflows and post-processing payroll adjustments
• Prior experience supporting production payroll issues and system fixes
• Exposure to NEOGOV implementations or HR/payroll platform transitions