Payroll Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are partnering with an established organization seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to join its payroll operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play an important role in strengthening payroll operations.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience processing high-volume, multi-state payroll, strong knowledge of payroll compliance, and the ability to identify discrepancies, improve processes, and collaborate across departments.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute beyond day-to-day payroll processing by helping establish best practices, enhance internal controls, and support operational improvements.

What You'll Do

• Payroll Processing: Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing, including regular, supplemental, and off-cycle payrolls.
• Payroll Auditing & Reconciliation: Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, reconcile deductions and payments, and ensure the accuracy of payroll transactions.
• Multi-State Compliance: Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour requirements, payroll taxes, and reporting obligations.
• Tax Reporting: Support quarterly and annual payroll tax reconciliations, filings, W-2 reporting, amendments, and resolution of agency notices.
• Payroll Systems: Utilize ADP Vantage to process payroll, maintain employee records, upload payroll data, and support system testing and enhancements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, benefits, and payroll colleagues to resolve payroll questions and maintain accurate employee information.
• Process Improvement: Help develop standardized payroll procedures, strengthen internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Employee Payments & Deductions: Manage payroll calculations involving bonuses, incentives, terminations, garnishments, benefits deductions, retirement contributions, and other payroll adjustments.

What We're Looking For

• At least 2 years of hands-on payroll processing experience , preferably in a high-volume, multi-state environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll regulations, payroll taxation, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with a major payroll platform such as ADP, UKG, Ceridian/Dayforce , or a comparable system. ADP Vantage experience is particularly valuable.
• Demonstrated ability to audit payroll transactions, reconcile discrepancies, and troubleshoot complex payroll issues.
• Strong analytical skills, numerical aptitude, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Make an Impact: Play an important role in strengthening payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Broaden Your Experience: Gain exposure to complex, multi-state payroll operations, system improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with payroll leadership and HR partners in a team-oriented environment.
• Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in payroll operations, governance, and process optimization.

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you're an experienced payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, enjoys solving problems, and wants to contribute to an evolving payroll operation, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity.