Payroll Assistant 3

Posted:
5/21/2026, 7:04:01 AM

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
Remote

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Payroll Assistant 3 candidate in our Irving, Texas location. This position will require an in office arrangement and is not full virtual.

Role & Responsibilities:

Load and validate supplemental pay request

Perform research on demand

Customer Service

Sector POC support

Resolve audit findings each payroll process

Respond to inquiries from customers regarding deductions, calculations and changes in compensation within SLA

Basic Ad hoc query request

Assisted with creating scenario-based audit reports

  • Load and validate supplemental pay request

Required Qualifications  -

  • High school diploma & 1 years of related education, i.e.: business or accounting and/or relevant work experience
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite (excel, word, and PowerPoint)
  • Payroll processing experience including relevant regulatory requirements; internal policy and procedure; accounting practices; system software requirements
  • Knowledge of FLSA, federal and state laws, etc.
  • Experience performing basic payroll calculations
  • Experience operating a personal computer including standard software and some specialized accounting software
  • 1 year of experience involving extensive payroll duties
  • Fundamentals of Payroll Certification [1 year completion requirement following hire. ]

Preferred Qualifications - 

  • SAP experience
  • Prior experience working in a shared service or center of excellence environment

    Primary Level Salary Range: $49,100.00 - $81,800.00

    The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

    Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

    The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

    Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

    Northrop Grumman

    Website: https://northropgrumman.com/

    Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States

    Employee Count: 10001+

    Year Founded: 1994

    IPO Status: Public

    Last Funding Type: Grant

    Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software