Job Description:
The Senior Payroll Analyst serves as the primary expert for payroll systems, tax regulations, and best practices. This role oversees and ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
This position partners with third-party vendors to process payroll and supports the team with complex payroll functions, reporting, audits, and continuous process improvements.
* Review and validate payroll for multiple pay groups or entities on a biweekly/monthly basis.
* Evaluate and ensure compliance with applicable laws, internal policies, and tax regulations.
* Research and resolve complex payroll issues, including garnishments, adjustments, retroactive pay, and off-cycle payments.
* Act as a liaison with HR, Finance, IT, Shared Service provider, and third-party payroll providers.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
* 5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
* Experience with large-scale payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG, SAP, Oracle) required.
* Multistate and/or global payroll experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and reconcile payroll-related reports including journal entries and payroll registers.
* Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
* Lead or assist in payroll projects such as system upgrades, vendor transitions, and automation initiatives.
* Train and mentor other HR team members, ensuring knowledge transfer and process consistency.
* Continuously evaluate payroll processes to identify and implement improvements for accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.