Senior Payroll and Labor Compliance Analyst

Senior Payroll And Labor Compliance Analyst

Join our team as a Payroll and Labor Compliance Analyst, where you'll play a key role in ensuring our payroll and labor processes are accurate, timely, and compliant with all regulatory and government-contracting standards.

We're looking for someone who brings strong analytical skills, sharp attention to detail, and a knack for innovative problem-solving — someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment and enjoys improving processes

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor payroll operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Monitor payroll and labor practices for compliance with DCAA, FAR, SOX, and government contracting requirements.
• Review employee timesheets, labor allocations, and payroll adjustments for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Conduct audits of payroll, labor charging, and timekeeping records to identify discrepancies and compliance risks.
• Prepare payroll, labor, and compliance reports for management and auditors.
• Investigate payroll variances, labor mischarges, and employee inquiries, resolving issues promptly.
• Maintain payroll documentation, audit trails, and compliance records in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Support internal and external audits by gathering payroll records, labor documentation, and supporting evidence for review.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll reconciliations, tax reporting, and financial close activities.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, leave policies, and government contract labor requirements.
• Enhance payroll procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes through continuous process improvement and automation initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Maintain strict confidentiality of employee payroll and compensation information.

• High School Diploma.
• CPP certification.
• 5+ years of payroll experience required; experience supporting labor accounting, government contracting, or compliance functions preferred.
• Knowledge of DCAA, FAR, SOX, and government contracting compliance requirements preferred.
• Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems (Deltek Costpoint, ADP, or similar preferred but not required).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000

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