Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst – Direct Hire, Full-Time Employee Seattle, WA – hybrid work schedule Benefits: Competitive salary 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan Paid time off and holidays Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance 16 weeks paid parental leave Transgender inclusive benefits Commuter benefits Pet insurance Paid community service time Learning and career advancement opportunities Onsite gyms Role Snapshot Hands-on, analytics‑driven payroll role where subject‑matter expertise, data accuracy, and process improvement intersect. You’ll blend technical precision with real payroll fluency to support a high‑volume, multi‑state workforce during a system overhaul. If you thrive in detail, love solving payroll puzzles, and want to grow with a modernized payroll function, this is your lane. What You’ll Do Payroll SME & Escalation Support Handle complex payroll questions involving garnishments, wage and hour rules, multi‑state tax, and CBA‑driven pay. Explain not just what the system calculated — but why . In‑Cycle & Post‑Cycle Analysis Review gross‑to‑net, deductions, exception reports, and headcount changes. Reconcile weekly results, prepare summary reports, and support off‑cycle and retro pay adjustments. Data Integrity & Validation Run daily cross‑system checks across integrated HR/payroll platforms. Identify and resolve dropped, duplicated, or misaligned records before each cycle. SOP Optimization & Workflow Improvement Document, refine, and streamline payroll SOPs. Identify manual steps that can be automated and partner with senior analysts to redesign workflows as systems evolve. Year‑End & Tax Support Assist with W‑2 prep, taxable wage reconciliation, payroll register balancing, and quarterly 941 reviews. Why This Team Payroll is treated as a true professional discipline — not an afterthought. Strong internal mobility, investment in development, and support for FPC/CPP certification. If precision, process, and craftsmanship matter to you, you’ll feel at home here. What You Bring Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) 2–6 years of payroll analyst experience; construction experience a plus Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, garnishments, wage/hour law, multi‑state tax, and CBA pay rules Advanced Excel + Microsoft 365 skills Experience building checklists, logs, and SOPs; strong documentation habits Familiarity with union payroll and fringe reporting preferred Interest in AI‑assisted tools and automation for payroll workflows FPC preferred (or required within 12 months); CPP encouraged