Senior Payroll Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recurring payroll processing and ensure employees are compensated accurately and on schedule.
• Review employee information and process updates involving compensation, employment status, deductions, and tax information.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and work toward timely resolutions.
• Review payroll reports and supporting documentation to identify and correct inconsistencies.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of supplemental payments, incentive compensation, and payroll adjustments.
• Respond to employee questions concerning compensation, deductions, leave balances, tax withholding, and other payroll matters.
• Collaborate with internal departments to maintain accurate employee information and resolve outstanding issues.
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and the distribution of expenses across internal departments.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure information is properly documented.
• Support compliance with applicable payroll regulations and internal procedures.
• Handle confidential employee information with discretion.
• Manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of professional payroll experience.
• Experience supporting high-volume payroll operations.
• Familiarity with payroll processing for employees across multiple states.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, wage and hour regulations, and garnishments.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
• Experience with enterprise payroll platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• CPP certification is a plus.