Senior Payroll Analyst

morganmorganjobsapplynow; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to serve as a subject matter expert for payroll operations, providing guidance and oversight with HR and Finance to ensure accuracy and compliance. This role focuses on complex tax matters, garnishments, compensation leveling reviews, and year-end support, without processing payroll.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of multi-state payroll experience, strong knowledge of UKG systems, and advanced Excel skills to drive process improvements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment.
• Hands-on experience with UKG payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of employee and employer payroll tax regulations.
• Experience managing wage garnishments and payroll analysis.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as escalation point and SME for payroll processors on complex payroll and tax issues.
• Identify payroll process gaps and areas for improvement. Potentially create new processes from the ground up.
• Provide guidance on federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, including multi-state taxation.
• Partner with Finance and HR to research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate tax setup and compliance for new hires, relocations, remote employees, and compensation changes.
• Support compensation leveling reviews by validating pay data, conducting analysis, and ensuring alignment with payroll structures and compliance requirements.
• Oversee wage garnishments, levies, and court-ordered deductions, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support year-end activities, including data validation and employee tax form inquiries.
• Assist with payroll system enhancements, testing, and compliance updates.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted partner to HR and Finance on payroll-related and compensation initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

UKG payroll systems

Job description

Senior Payroll Analyst

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Position Summary

The Senior Payroll Analyst serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for payroll operations, providing guidance and support to payroll processors and partnering with HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and data integrity. This role focuses on complex employee (EE) and employer (ER) tax matters, wage garnishments, compensation leveling reviews, year-end support, and resolution of payroll tax discrepancies. This position does not process payroll or file tax returns but plays a critical role in oversight, analysis, and issue resolution for these tasks. This role is not a tax advisor and does not provide individualized tax guidance or recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as escalation point and SME for payroll processors on complex payroll and tax issues.
• Identify payroll process gaps and areas for improvement. Potentially create new processes from the ground up.
• Provide guidance on federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, including multi-state taxation.
• Partner with Finance and HR to research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate tax setup and compliance for new hires, relocations, remote employees, and compensation changes.
• Support compensation leveling reviews by validating pay data, conducting analysis, and ensuring alignment with payroll structures and compliance requirements.
• Oversee wage garnishments, levies, and court-ordered deductions, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support year-end activities, including data validation and employee tax form inquiries.
• Assist with payroll system enhancements, testing, and compliance updates.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted partner to HR and Finance on payroll-related and compensation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment.
• Hands-on experience with UKG payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of employee and employer payroll tax regulations.
• Experience managing wage garnishments, tax-related escalations, and compensation-related payroll analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.

Core Competencies

• Payroll subject matter expertise
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Detail-oriented with high level of accuracy
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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Benefits

• Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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