Senior Payroll and Compensation Analyst

Full-time This position is an in‑office role for our Jacksonville, Florida office. Applicants must live within a 50‑mile radius to be considered. Overview The Senior Payroll and Compensation Analyst is responsible for the accurate and compliant execution of payroll and compensation processes for ETM’s employees. The role owns payroll processing, compensation administration, and pay analysis while partnering closely with HR and Accounting. The Analyst serves as the subject matter expert for Deltek and Paylocity payroll integrations and supports ETM’s annual merit and bonus cycles. Payroll Administration Own the end‑to‑end payroll process using Deltek and Paylocity Manage payroll data imports from Deltek into Paylocity, ensuring accuracy of hours, job costing, and billing alignment Process regular, off‑cycle, and special payrolls including bonuses and allowances Ensure accurate payroll tax withholding, reporting, and compliance across Florida and other applicable states Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve payroll discrepancies Partner with Accounting to support reconciliations and reporting Assist with ensuring weekly timesheets are submitted and approved timely, as needed Compensation Administration Administer all pay programs including base pay, merit increases, bonuses, referral bonuses, boot allowances, auto allowances, and other compensation programs Support and execute the annual merit increase process Support and execute the annual bonus process Assist with compensation reviews related to promotions, job changes, and pay adjustments Support offer pricing and compensation approvals for new hires Compensation Analysis and Market Competitiveness Conduct salary studies and market benchmarking to ensure ETM remains competitive Maintain and update salary ranges, pay data, and compensation reference materials Analyze internal pay equity and identify trends or risks Prepare compensation reports and recommendations for HR leadership Systems and Process Support Serve as the primary payroll and compensation system expert for Deltek and Paylocity Maintain payroll and compensation documentation and process controls Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and automation Support audits and internal reviews related to payroll and compensation Compliance Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including coordinating with Paylocity to register in new states, as necessary Monitor changes to payroll tax regulations and compensation‑related laws Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive payroll and compensation data Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field 4 to 7 years of payroll experience Must be proficient in Excel Hands‑on experience with Deltek and Paylocity strongly preferred Experience processing multi‑state payroll Strong understanding of payroll taxes and wage and hour compliance Advanced attention to detail and data accuracy Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Preferred Qualifications CPP certification Experience supporting both salaried and hourly employee populations Experience in professional services or engineering organizations Experience supporting merit and bonus cycles Core Competencies Payroll accuracy and ownership Compensation analysis and market insight Confidentiality and discretion Process improvement mindset Strong partnership with HR and Accounting Clear, professional communication Benefits We recognize and reward hard work, we offer a competitive salary, full benefits package, and a potential performance‑based bonus. Equal Opportunity Employer ETM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. • This job description is representative of typical responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties or skills required for the job. It is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with company needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr