Senior Payroll Analyst

Top Stack; Collingswood (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading payroll services firm is seeking an experienced payroll professional in Collingswood, New Jersey. This full-time role involves administering multi-state payroll for approximately 1,000 employees, maintaining employee data, and ensuring payroll compliance. Candidates should have over 5 years of payroll experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of payroll processes. Benefits include medical and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience managing multi-state payrolls.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate effectively.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance.

Responsibilities

• Administer multi-state payroll for 1,000 employees weekly and biweekly.
• Maintain employee data within UKG Pro or similar systems.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance for data accuracy.

Skills

Payroll experience

Payroll compliance understanding

Change management

Collaborative communication

Tools

UKG Pro

SAP SuccessFactors

ADP Vantage

Dayforce

Job description

Responsibilities

• Administer and process multi-state payroll for corporate employees on a weekly and bi weekly basis
• Payroll for approximately 1,000 employees both hourly and salaried
• Maintain employee data, department setups, and portfolio updates within UKG Pro (or similar large-scale system)
• Take the lead on troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives
• Collaborate closely with HR and Finance to ensure data accuracy and compliance
• Perform payroll reconciliations, reversals, and adjustments; understand their impact on reporting
• Support quarterly and year-end review processes, including tax filings and audit preparation
• Help identify system limitations and partner with leadership to problem solve and implement fixes

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• 5+ years of payroll experience (multi-state required)
• Ability to lead through change and communicate collaboratively
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and reporting

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience supporting a payroll implementation or system transition UKG Pro, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP Vantage, Dayforce, or another major HRIS/payroll system
• Exposure to year-end payroll processes or quarterly tax review
• Prior experience in a lead or senior payroll role
• Comfortable mentoring peers and helping to improve processes

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)