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Sr. Payroll Analyst
We are seeking a Sr. Payroll Analyst to lead high-volume, multi-state payroll operations for a growing organization in the renewable energy space. This role is highly specialized, with a strong emphasis on certified payroll, prevailing wage compliance, and regulatory reporting.
This is a strong fit for someone who has deep, hands-on experience with certified payroll and is looking to operate in a high-impact environment with visibility across payroll, accounting, and operations.
Sr. Payroll Analyst – Why This Opportunity Stands Out
We are seeking a Sr. Payroll Analyst to lead high-volume, multi-state payroll operations for a growing organization in the renewable energy space. This role is highly specialized, with a strong emphasis on certified payroll, prevailing wage compliance, and regulatory reporting.
This is a strong fit for someone who has deep, hands-on experience with certified payroll and is looking to operate in a high-impact environment with visibility across payroll, accounting, and operations.
Sr. Payroll Analyst – Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- $105K–$115K base 15% bonus
- Hybrid schedule
- Industry leader in renewable energy services
- High-visibility role partnering directly with Time & Labor, Accounting, and Operations
- Complex, compliance-driven environment with multiple reporting platforms and regulatory requirements
- Strong internal culture with stability and long-term growth opportunities
- Own and review weekly, multi-state payroll for ~2,000 employees using Paylocity
- Lead certified payroll reporting in compliance with Davis-Bacon, prevailing wage, PWA, and IRA requirements
- Review, validate, and submit certified payroll reports; investigate and resolve rejected filings
- Maintain and update wage classifications, fringe schedules, and apprentice tracking to ensure compliance
- Partner with Time & Labor and Operations to resolve discrepancies, job coding issues, and missing time
- Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and support detailed reporting for accounting and audit
- Support payroll tax setup, quarterly and annual filings, and external audit requests
- Upload and manage documentation across multiple compliance platforms, including Department of Labor systems
- Work with subcontractors to ensure adherence to certified payroll requirements
- Leverage advanced Excel to analyze payroll data and support compliance reporting
- Support year-end close and ongoing process improvement initiatives
- 5–7 years of payroll experience in high-volume, multi-state environments
- Direct, hands-on experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance (Davis-Bacon required)
- Strong understanding of payroll laws, wage classifications, and regulatory requirements
- Experience supporting payroll tax filings, audits, and reconciliations
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manage and analyze complex data sets
- Experience in construction, field services, or project-based environments strongly preferred
- Experience with Paylocity or similar payroll systems preferred
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Salary : $105,000 - $115,000