Payroll Data Analyst: Insights, Dashboards & Compliance

Synergy Staffing; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Staffing is seeking a Payroll Analyst focused on data to ensure accurate processing and actionable insights. You will analyze payroll data, identify trends, and develop recommendations to improve processes while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of payroll systems. You will collaborate with HR, finance, and IT to streamline data flows and support system improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, data analytics, or related field.
• Proven experience with payroll data analysis and data integrity.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data manipulation tools.
• Familiarity with payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Dayforce, Workday).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and validate payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and metrics to track payroll KPIs.
• Identify trends to drive process improvements and cost savings.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and IT to gather data requirements.
• Audit payroll data regularly and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to stakeholders.
• Perform data reconciliations between payroll and other systems.
• Stay updated on payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Support payroll system implementations and testing.
• Handle ad-hoc data requests with data-driven insights.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Data analysis

Payroll systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, data analytics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Dayforce

Workday

Job description

Synergy Staffing is seeking a Payroll Analyst focused on data to ensure accurate processing and actionable insights. You will analyze payroll data, identify trends, and develop recommendations to improve processes while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of payroll systems. You will collaborate with HR, finance, and IT to streamline data flows and support system improvements.