Senior Payroll Analyst: Dayforce & Process Improvement

Simply Driven Executive Search; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Driven Executive Search seeks a Senior Payroll Analyst to provide expert payroll support across bi-weekly processing, reporting, and compliance, while optimizing processes and strengthening internal controls. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to deliver accurate payroll for all team members.

This role, part of the Payroll and Benefits team, reports to the Payroll and Benefits Manager and requires Dayforce proficiency and strong multi-state payroll experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume, multi-state environment.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience processing payroll in an HRIS/HCM system, preferably Dayforce.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and pivot tables.
• Demonstrated experience improving payroll processes, creating efficiencies, or implementing system enhancements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, projects, and confidential information with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Processes Bi-Weekly Payroll and Payroll Related Activities Accurately and Timely
• Leads Process Improvement and System Enhancement Projects
• Ensures Compliance with Payroll Laws, Regulations and Company Policies
• Provides Payroll Reporting, Analytics and Cross-Functional Support
• Tracks and Updates Compensation for the Field Managers and Support Center Team Members
• Other Duties as Assigned by the Payroll and Benefits Manager

Skills

Payroll experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Dayforce

Excel

Job description

Simply Driven Executive Search seeks a Senior Payroll Analyst to provide expert payroll support across bi-weekly processing, reporting, and compliance, while optimizing processes and strengthening internal controls. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to deliver accurate payroll for all team members.

This role, part of the Payroll and Benefits team, reports to the Payroll and Benefits Manager and requires Dayforce proficiency and strong multi-state payroll experience.