Senior Payroll Analyst

Senior Payroll Analyst

A local $700MM PE backed company is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst with extensive payroll operations knowledge and strong analytical skills to join their growing team. The Senior Payroll Analyst will play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a large, multi-state workforce of 3,000 employees. This role requires advanced expertise with ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Excel including V-Lookups and Pivot tables, and Workday HRIS, along with the proven ability to identify process improvements, streamline workflows, and strengthen internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. This role requires experience with software implementation, operational improvements, and payroll audits. It is a hands-on position that partners closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, and Benefits teams while also providing mentorship and payroll expertise across the department.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce that includes exempt, non-exempt, and union employees.
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and compliance checks to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain a deep working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now, SmartCompliance, and Workday HRIS to manage system integrations, troubleshoot issues, and develop reports.
• Support tax compliance efforts including filings, registrations, agency inquiries, and resolution of notices.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting to reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and ensure accurate month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare payroll reports for internal stakeholders and external audits including quarterly and annual filings.
• Lead process improvement initiatives such as automation, reporting enhancements, and workflow changes to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with HR, Total Rewards, and Compensation teams to align payroll with benefits and compliance requirements.
• Mentor payroll team members by sharing expertise, training on systems, and providing guidance on complex issues.

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Why Join Us :

This is a high-impact role in a fast-growing, dynamic company. You will have the opportunity to shape payroll processes and efficiencies at scale while working in a collaborative team culture with detail oriented growth and mentorship opportunities. The company offers competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits.