Payroll Analyst

Additional office locations

Houston

Job ID

22335

Date

23-Sep-2026

Permanent - Full time, Junior

Job category

People and Culture

In this role, you join a collaborative payroll team with a global remit, helping ensure our colleagues across the business are supported through reliable payroll outcomes. Your work underpins trust, compliance and continuous improvement, while giving you exposure to complex payroll environments and meaningful stakeholder relationships.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

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You play a key role in delivering accurate and compliant payroll outcomes by working closely with Operations, People and Culture, Finance, risk teams, the wider business and external payroll vendors. Reporting to a Payroll Manager, you apply your analytical and interpersonal skills to resolve employee and stakeholder queries, investigate issues and turn insights into process improvements that reduce operational risk. Your attention to detail supports high-quality payroll processing and adherence to relevant legislation, while your curiosity and problem-solving mindset help enhance payroll systems and procedures in a global, team-based environment.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working for many of our roles, this role does require three days a week in our advertised location.

What you offer

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• Solid understanding of US end-to-end payroll processes, including payroll calculations, statutory deductions (federal, state, and local taxes), benefits, and compliance requirements. • Exposure to ADP platforms (preferably Vantage) or similar payroll systems is highly regarded. • Working knowledge of US payroll legislation and compliance, with an understanding of key regulatory requirements (e.g., tax withholding, reporting obligations, and year-end processes). • Strong analytical capability, including confident use of advanced Excel functions and data analysis tools to identify issues and improve outcomes. • High attention to detail combined with strong organization and time management skills to manage multiple priorities accurately. • Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a global team in a fast-paced environment.