Senior Payroll Analyst

Jobtailor; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chandler, AZ seeks a payroll systems expert to lead implementations, integrations, upgrades, and enhancements while ensuring timely weekly and bi-weekly processing across US states and Canada.

You will manage payroll tax matters, monitor payroll laws, lead year-end activities, reconcile general ledger accounts, and collaborate with Finance, HR, IT, Audit, and vendors to maintain SOX-compliant operations and accurate payroll data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of payroll processing and compliance experience.
• Experience with payroll/timekeeping systems, including integrations or enhancements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with confidentiality.
• Desirable: ADP payroll and timekeeping experience.
• Desirable: experience supporting unionized workforces.

Responsibilities

• Lead/support payroll system implementations, integrations, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Ensure timely and accurate weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for employees in multiple US states and Canada.
• Act as the primary contact for payroll tax matters and regulatory inquiries.
• Monitor federal, state, and local payroll laws and identify process improvements.
• Lead annual payroll year-end planning, reconciliation, reporting, and year-end activities.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, bank statements, and financial transactions; resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, IT, Audit, and external vendors to maintain SOX-compliant payroll operations.
• Analyze payroll data and processes to identify trends and improve payroll performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

ADP payroll

Job description

• Serve as the payroll systems subject matter expert and lead/support payroll system implementations, integrations, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Ensure timely and accurate weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for employees in multiple US states and Canada.
• Act as the primary contact for payroll tax matters, including agency notices, tax registrations, state and local tax compliance, unemployment insurance accounts, and regulatory inquiries.
• Monitor federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations and identify process-improvement opportunities.
• Lead annual payroll year-end planning, reconciliation, reporting, and completion of year-end activities.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, bank statements, and financial transactions; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, IT, Audit, and external vendors to maintain accurate, SOX-compliant, efficient payroll operations.
• Analyze payroll data and processes to identify trends, improve controls, and enhance payroll performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of progressive experience with responsibility for payroll processing and compliance.
• Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems, including system analysis, integrations, implementations, or enhancements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Preferred: Experience with ADP payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Preferred: Experience supporting unionized workforces.
• Preferred: Experience processing shift differentials, complex pay rules, or manufacturing payroll environments.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll systems management, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while optimizing payroll processes. Proficient in payroll data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.