What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Payroll Analyst position at KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting?
KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with a growing organization in search of a Payroll Analyst to join its Payroll & HR Operations team. This position serves as a key support and control function focused on payroll auditing, compliance, reporting, systems support, and process improvement within a complex, multi-state environment.
This role is ideal for a payroll professional with strong analytical skills, advanced systems experience, and the ability to support both strategic payroll initiatives and hands-on payroll processing when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation: $85,000 – $95,000
For additional information, please forward a copy of your resume and contact information in Word Document form to Merry Doyle at mdoyle@kbwfinancial.com.
KBW789
This role is ideal for a payroll professional with strong analytical skills, advanced systems experience, and the ability to support both strategic payroll initiatives and hands-on payroll processing when needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform detailed audits of payroll data prior to finalization, including wages, taxes, deductions, and timekeeping information
- Review multi-state payroll tax withholdings for compliance and accuracy
- Support payroll processing during high-volume periods and critical deadlines
- Assist with payroll system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements
- Manage and audit third-party vendor file feeds and integrations
- Troubleshoot payroll system discrepancies in partnership with internal teams and vendors
- Develop payroll reports and analysis using advanced Excel skills
- Partner with HR and Benefits teams to ensure accurate deductions and reporting
- Assist with internal and external audit requests and compliance reporting
- 5 years of progressive payroll experience
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing and payroll auditing
- Background supporting HRIS/payroll system implementations and integrations
- Experience working in multi-entity or high-growth environments preferred
- Exposure to industries such as services, construction, field services, or union environments
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reporting tools)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Compensation: $85,000 – $95,000
For additional information, please forward a copy of your resume and contact information in Word Document form to Merry Doyle at mdoyle@kbwfinancial.com.
KBW789
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000