What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Advisor position at Soni?
Payroll Analyst
Fairfield, CT | Hybrid/Contract
Contract Duration: 6 months
Soni’s client is a non-profit seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support bi-weekly payroll operations and serve as a key resource for payroll and timekeeping systems. This role focuses on accurate payroll processing, compliance, and employee support while partnering closely with People & Culture, Finance, and external vendors. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven, confidential environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage payroll and timekeeping systems, including user access, system configurations, troubleshooting, and vendor coordination (Tenrox).
- Process bi-weekly payroll, including audits, taxes, garnishments, manual checks, and direct deposits, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Partner with People & Culture and Finance on benefits, deductions, reporting, audits, and month- and year-end close activities.
- Produce payroll and timecard reports, manage payroll inquiries through the help desk, and deliver recurring employee training.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including year-end filings and tax notices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 5 years of payroll experience.
- Strong payroll operations, compliance, and systems knowledge.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and accuracy.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and deadline management.
- Understanding of SOX-related payroll and HR audit controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and professional fluency in English.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with UKG Pro and Tenrox.
- Payroll accounting knowledge and fund or not-for-profit experience.
- Exposure to international payroll processing.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification a plus.
Compensation: $35-40 per hour
Pay is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications
Please apply for immediate consideration!
Salary : $35 - $40