The Senior Payroll Analyst will coordinate payroll, maintain payroll records, and ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with payroll vendor to process employee payroll at a regular cadence
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
- Maintain payroll records and documentation
- Handle payroll inquiries and resolve any discrepancies or issues
- Prepare and submit payroll reports to management
- Stay up-to-date on payroll best practices and regulatory requirements
- Assist with payroll-related projects and process improvements
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations
- Be the point of contact and escalation person with our Payroll vendor
- Manage the company payroll inbox and respond to requests, questions, and any other issues promptly
- Complete/coordinate garnishment orders with payroll vendor
Qualifications:
- 6-8 years of work experience, including multi-state payroll
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (preferred)
- Proven experience managing payroll systems with technical expertise (i.e., knowledge of taxation rules, wage codes, etc.)
- Experience handling payroll for salaried and hourly employees
- High attention to detail and ability to operate with autonomy in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of payroll principles, practices, and regulations
- Proficiency in payroll software (SAP, Employee Central/Employee Central Payroll) and MS Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Experience processing equity awards
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of labor laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Proven track record of problem-solving
- Motivated and driven to grow within the organization
