Senior Payroll Analyst

Senior Payroll Analyst

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Position Summary

The Senior Payroll Analyst serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for payroll operations, providing guidance and support to payroll processors and partnering with HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and data integrity. This role focuses on complex employee (EE) and employer (ER) tax matters, wage garnishments, compensation leveling reviews, year-end support, and resolution of payroll tax discrepancies. This position does not process payroll or file tax returns but plays a critical role in oversight, analysis, and issue resolution for these tasks. This role is not a tax advisor and does not provide individualized tax guidance or recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as escalation point and SME for payroll processors on complex payroll and tax issues.
• Provide guidance on federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, including multi-state taxation.
• Partner with Finance and HRIS to research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate tax setup and compliance for new hires, relocations, remote employees, and compensation changes.
• Support compensation leveling reviews by validating pay data, conducting analysis, and ensuring alignment with payroll structures and compliance requirements.
• Oversee wage garnishments, levies, and court-ordered deductions, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support year-end activities, including data validation and employee tax form inquiries.
• Assist with payroll system enhancements, testing, and compliance updates.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted partner to HR and Finance on payroll-related and compensation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee and employer payroll tax regulations.
• Experience managing wage garnishments, tax-related escalations, and compensation-related payroll analysis.
• Hands-on experience with UKG and Workday payroll systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.

Core Competencies

• Payroll subject matter expertise
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Detail-oriented with high level of accuracy
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.