Payroll Analyst - Multi-State Compliance & Reporting

Sildsc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

401(k) Safe Harbor match

Parental leave

Generous PTO

9 or more holidays

Job summary

Sea Island Land Development, a leading sitework and land development company, is seeking a Payroll Analyst to own payroll accuracy, compliance, and reporting for our growing team. This role focuses on weekly payroll, tax filings, and audits to support growth.

You will manage multi-state payroll, W-2 processing, and government reporting, while partnering with auditors and brokers. Experience with BambooHR or similar systems is required, and attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll management experience in construction or industrial settings.
• Direct experience reconciling payroll between HRIS and ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience managing workers' comp/GL audits and interacting with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle weekly payroll for field and office staff with accuracy.
• Manage garnishments, off-cycle pay runs, terminations, and direct deposit setup.
• Register and maintain state withholding and unemployment tax accounts.
• Prepare W-2s and W-2c corrections when needed.
• Prepare certified payroll reports for prevailing wage and government projects.
• Oversee workers' compensation and GL premium audits from start to finish.
• Reconcile benefit elections with payroll deductions and support open enrollment.
• Investigate timesheet discrepancies and report to management.
• Reconcile payroll tax filings (Form 941s, state unemployment, W-2).
• Respond to wage verifications and payroll inquiries from employees and agencies.
• Identify trends and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Payroll management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Tools

BambooHR

HRIS/ERP reconciliation

Job description

Sea Island Land Development, a leading sitework and land development company, is seeking a Payroll Analyst to own payroll accuracy, compliance, and reporting for our growing team. This role focuses on weekly payroll, tax filings, and audits to support growth.

You will manage multi-state payroll, W-2 processing, and government reporting, while partnering with auditors and brokers. Experience with BambooHR or similar systems is required, and attention to detail is essential.