Senior payroll analyst

Position Title: Senior Payroll Analyst

Department: Payroll Operations

Location: Culver City, CA (Hybrid Work Environment) Duration: W2 assignment through December 2026

Position Summary:

The Senior Payroll Analyst plays a critical role in managing and enhancing the complex payroll operations. This position is responsible for leading high-level payroll audits, reconciliations, compliance initiatives, and process improvements.

The Senior Analyst also partners cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Tax, and Legal teams to ensure accurate payroll execution and supports projects that drive operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience in a large, complex, multi-state environment.
• expertise with payroll systems (Workday, UKG/Kronos, ADP) and advanced Excel skills.
• In-depth understanding of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour compliance, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable insights.
• communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• CPP certification strongly preferred.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-functional interactions.
• Hybrid schedule with on-site presence required during critical processing and project periods.

salary: $70 - $79 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform complex audits and reconciliations of payroll data, tax filings, general ledger postings, and timekeeping integrations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on multi-jurisdictional payroll compliance, including tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and labor agreements.
• Act as payroll liaison for internal and external audits, including SOX and year-end audits, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements.
• Support the configuration and testing of payroll system changes, upgrades, and integrations (e.g., Workday, UKG, ADP).
• Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance on technical issues and process best practices.
• Prepare and present detailed payroll analysis and reports to leadership, highlighting trends, variances, and areas of concern.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects related to compensation, benefits, equity, and international payroll coordination.

Skills

• UKG (5 years of experience is preferred)
• Kronos (5 years of experience is required)
• Payroll Processing
• ADP
• Workday

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Manager

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