Payroll Analyst: Multi-Cycle & Commissions Expert

Nashville Public Radio; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Public Radio is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage accurate, timely payroll across biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly cycles, including commissions. You will ensure tax compliance, audits, reporting, and system optimization within a hybrid office setting.

The role requires 3–5 years payroll experience, proficiency with multi-state tax rules, and strong Excel skills. Collaboration with HR, Finance, and Operations is essential to support business goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll experience in a mid-size or large organization.
• Experience processing biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls, including commissions.
• Hands-on experience with payroll tax reconciliation, multi-state tax requirements, and quarterly/annual filings.
• Demonstrated experience with workers’ compensation reporting and annual audits.
• Experience supporting 401(k) audits, contribution reconciliations, and compliance testing.
• Solid understanding of wage and hour laws, payroll tax concepts, and regulatory compliance.
• Canadian payroll experience, preferred
• Dayforce experience, preferred
• Ideal candidate resides within driving distance of Blaine, MN, or Boise, ID.
• Compensation range: 75K-82K

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls with precision, including deductions and taxes.
• Calculate and process commission payments in collaboration with Sales/Finance.
• Maintain payroll configurations and support system upgrades and HRIS workflow improvements.
• Prepare and reconcile workers’ compensation reports and assist with annual audits.
• Reconcile 401(k) contributions and coordinate with auditors during plan reviews.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws and regulatory filings.
• Build payroll reports and dashboards; analyze trends for improvements.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Operations to resolve issues.
• Respond to employee pay, deduction, timekeeping, and tax form inquiries.
• Protect payroll operations by keeping data confidential.
• Perform other HR duties as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical problem-solving

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Tools

Dayforce

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Nashville Public Radio is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage accurate, timely payroll across biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly cycles, including commissions. You will ensure tax compliance, audits, reporting, and system optimization within a hybrid office setting.

The role requires 3–5 years payroll experience, proficiency with multi-state tax rules, and strong Excel skills. Collaboration with HR, Finance, and Operations is essential to support business goals and regulatory requirements.