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Senior Payroll Analyst

Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
Compensation: To $110K, DOE

Job Overview – Senior Payroll Analyst - 34364

We are seeking an experienced Sr Payroll Analyst to manage the full-cycle payroll process for a multi-state workforce. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to support efficient payroll operations.


  • Process end-to-end payroll for a multi-state employee population, ensuring payroll is completed accurately and on schedule.
  • Review and verify payroll data, including employee timecards, earnings, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and other payroll adjustments.
  • Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of federal, state, and local payroll taxes, including managing payroll tax registrations as needed.
  • Research payroll laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Conduct regular payroll audits to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
  • Investigate and resolve payroll-related issues involving timekeeping, benefits, deductions, and employee pay.
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert for payroll-related questions from employees and internal business partners.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to support payroll processing, system enhancements, and implementation projects.
  • Maintain payroll system data, including employee records, system configuration, testing, and validation of updates.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing and providing required payroll documentation.
  • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, increase efficiency, and enhance payroll accuracy.


Requirements


  • Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle payroll processing experience.
  • Experience processing multi-state payroll with a strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP GlobalView, SAP HCM, Oracle HCM, or similar enterprise payroll platforms.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including creating formulas, analyzing data, and generating reports.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, garnishments, and payroll tax compliance.


Additional Job Details

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Seniority Level: Associate

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About Our Process


  • We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.
  • Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.
  • Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.




Salary : $110,000

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