What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Analyst position at Clear Point Consultants?
We’re looking for a Senior Payroll Analyst to take the lead on all things payroll for our U.S. and Canada teams. In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for making sure everyone gets paid correctly and on time, while partnering closely with Finance, HR, Legal, and our external vendors.
What You’ll Do
- Handle end-to-end payroll processing for multiple U.S. states and Canada.
- Run, review, and audit payroll each cycle to make sure everything is accurate.
- Stay on top of wage laws, tax rules, and company policies to keep us compliant.
- Review and reconcile payroll reports, timesheets, deductions, and adjustments.
- Keep payroll records up to date, from compensation and tax info to benefit deductions.
- Review and ensure timely submission of payroll tax filings.
- Analyze payroll data to spot trends, errors, or improvement opportunities.
- Put together payroll reports for leadership, Finance, and auditors.
- Partner with HR and Finance to resolve any payroll issues and support employee questions.
- Work with the Stock Admin team to report equity activity (ESPP, RSUs, disqualifying dispositions).
- Support year-end tasks like W-2s, reconciliations, and audits.
- Provide payroll-related info for audits and reviews as needed.
- Administer and troubleshoot our payroll system (ADP).
- Collaborate with payroll and benefits vendors to resolve issues quickly.
- Help with payroll system upgrades, testing, and implementations.
- Suggest process updates that improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintain SOX compliance and assist with internal/external audits.
What We’re Looking For
- 5 years of payroll experience, ideally with a public company and multi-state payroll.
- Hands-on experience with payroll systems—ADP Workforce Now (U.S. & Canada) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of payroll laws, IRS rules, multi-state and Canada payroll.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or similar.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong comfort with payroll systems.
- Great communication and organizational skills.
- High attention to detail and solid analytical abilities.
- Someone who’s collaborative, flexible, and comfortable working with all levels of the business.
- Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.