Sr. Payroll Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Process and audit biweekly payroll across multiple states, including union and non-union employees.
• Validate payroll data for accuracy (timesheets, attendance, deductions, tax withholdings).
• Perform reconciliations between payroll and general ledger accounts.

Compliance & Controls

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard payroll data and ensure SOX compliance.
• Perform audits to ensure readiness for internal and external regulatory reviews
• Develop procedures for reviewing and maintaining payroll system background configuration

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a point of escalation for complex payroll issues analysts cannot resolve.
• Mentor and train payroll specialists and analysts on processes and system functionality.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, Compensation and Benefits, HRIS, Legal and external vendors to resolve payroll discrepancies.

Process Improvement and Training

• Identify and implement process enhancements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain continuous improvement log and lead payroll team and other partners in review and prioritization.
• Participate in payroll system upgrades and testing.
• Partner with HRBPs and Learning to prepare and deliver training to managers and employees as needed to improve upstream processes impacting payroll
• Ensure maintenance of payroll SOPs and creation of new SOPs as needed

Reporting and Analytics

• Prepare and distribute payroll reports/dashboards for management review.
• Develop insights and actions as a result of dashboard data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5 years of payroll experience, including multi-state processing.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Dayforce, Kronos) and tax regulations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure.

The compensation range for this role is $86,400 to 129,600.