Senior Payroll Analyst

Dawar Consulting; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Sick Leave

401K

Job summary

Dawar Consulting in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to manage bi-weekly payroll processing for a large workforce. The role emphasizes ADP WorkforceNow, Workday HRIS, and multi-state payroll accuracy.

You will review timesheets, deductions, taxes, and respond to employee inquiries while ensuring tax compliance and precise payroll reconciliations across states.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of payroll processing experience in a mid to large size organization.
• Strong experience with ADP WorkforceNow (required).
• Workday HRIS experience.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll, payroll taxes, and wage & hour regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review timesheets, deductions, taxes, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records in ADP WorkforceNow.
• Process new hires, terminations, and leave of absence transactions.
• Audit Workday payroll interface data.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations.

Job description

Senior Payroll Analyst

Milpitas, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026

Our client, a world leader in semiconductors, is looking for a “Senior Payroll Analyst” based out of Milpitas, CA.

Job Duration:

Long-Term Contract (Possibility Of FT Conversion)

Company Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick Leave, 401K

Summary:

In this role, you will be managing bi-weekly payroll processing for a large employee population. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with ADP WorkforceNow, Workday, and multi-state payroll while ensuring payroll accuracy, tax compliance, and excellent employee support.

Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time
  
• Review timesheets, deductions, taxes, and payroll adjustments
  
• Maintain payroll records in ADP WorkforceNow
  
• Process new hires, terminations, and leave of absence transactions
  
• Audit Workday payroll interface data
  
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
  
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations
  
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams
  
• Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations
  

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of payroll processing experience in a mid to large size organization
  
• Strong experience with ADP WorkforceNow (required)
  
• Workday HRIS experience
  
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll, payroll taxes, and wage & hour regulations
  

Preferred:

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) is a plus.

Payroll Processing, ADP WorkforceNow, HRIS Systems