Payroll Analyst

Advantage Technical; Acton (MA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst in Acton, MA to manage biweekly multi-state payroll for 3,000+ employees using Workday.

You will audit payroll data, reconcile reports, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting year-end activities and data accuracy across HR and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Extensive experience with Workday Payroll required; strong knowledge of payroll taxes and wage laws.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly multi-state payroll for 3,000+ employees using Workday.
• Audit payroll data including hours, bonuses, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Reconcile payroll reports and validate payroll accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Process off-cycle payrolls for corrections, terminations, and bonus payments.
• Partner with HR and Finance to maintain employee data accuracy.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 reconciliation.
• Maintain payroll documentation and identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Cross-state payroll

International payroll (preferred)

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Now Hiring: Payroll Analyst

Location: Acton, MA
Pay Rate: $43.50/hour
Schedule: Hybrid | On-site approximately 3 days per week

Are you an experienced payroll professional with strong Workday expertise? Join a leading manufacturing organization and play a critical role in managing payroll operations for more than 3,000 employees. This Payroll Analyst opportunity offers the chance to apply your payroll knowledge in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while supporting a large multi-state workforce.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of multi-state payroll processing experience
• Extensive experience with Workday Payroll required
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting international payroll processes preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred

Job Duties

• Process biweekly multi-state payroll for 3,000+ employees using Workday
• Audit payroll data including hours, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and tax withholdings
• Reconcile payroll reports and validate payroll accuracy
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Process off-cycle payrolls for corrections, terminations, and bonus payments
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to maintain employee data accuracy
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 reconciliation
• Maintain payroll documentation and identify process improvement opportunities
• Provide backup support for international payroll operations

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work on-site in Acton, MA approximately three days per week
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

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