Human Resources - Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple pay cycles, including biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls, as well as commission payments. This role supports payroll operations, payroll tax compliance, audits, reporting, and system optimization.

Duties:

• Multi-Cycle Payroll Processing Process biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls with precision, ensuring accurate earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments and adjustments.
• Commission Administration Calculate, validate, and process commission payments; partner with Sales/Finance to ensure correct data and timely payouts.
• Payroll Operations Maintain payroll configurations, troubleshoot issues, support upgrades, and collaborate with HRIS on workflow improvements.
• Workers' Compensation Reporting Prepare and reconcile wage and premium reports; support annual audits and ensure compliance with state requirements.
• 401(k) Audit Support Reconcile contributions, validate eligibility and match calculations, and partner with Finance and external auditors during annual plan audits.
• Payroll Compliance Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local wage and hour laws; maintain accurate payroll records and support regulatory filings.
• Reporting & Analytics Build and maintain payroll reports, dashboards, and reconciliations; analyze trends and identify process improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Operations to resolve payroll issues and support business initiatives.
• Employee Support Provide timely, accurate responses to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, timekeeping, and tax forms.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Perform other human resources duties as requested.

Education and Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of payroll experience in a mid-size or large organization.
• Experience processing biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls, including commissions.
• Hands-on experience with payroll tax reconciliation, multi-state tax requirements, and quarterly/annual filings.
• Demonstrated experience with workers' compensation reporting and annual audits.
• Experience supporting 401(k) audits, contribution reconciliations, and compliance testing.
• Solid understanding of wage and hour laws, payroll tax concepts, and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Canadian payroll experience, preferred
• Dayforce experience, preferred

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to sit for prolonged periods.

Working Conditions:

Normal Office Environment; this role is considered hybrid (3 days in office)

Travel Expectations: up to 10% overnight travel annually for team meetings and offsite training

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