Senior Payroll Analyst - High-Volume, Multi-State

Genuine Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage recurring payroll processing for employees across multiple states in a high-volume environment.

You will review and update compensation, deductions, and tax information, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting and documentation while maintaining strict confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of professional payroll experience.
• Experience supporting high-volume payroll operations.
• Familiarity with payroll processing for employees across multiple states.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, wage and hour regulations, and garnishments.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
• Experience with enterprise payroll platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage recurring payroll processing and ensure employees are compensated accurately and on schedule.
• Review employee information and process updates involving compensation, employment status, deductions, and tax information.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and work toward timely resolutions.
• Review payroll reports and supporting documentation to identify and correct inconsistencies.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of supplemental payments, incentive compensation, and payroll adjustments.
• Respond to employee questions concerning compensation, deductions, leave balances, tax withholding, and other payroll matters.
• Collaborate with internal departments to maintain accurate employee information and resolve outstanding issues.
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and the distribution of expenses across internal departments.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure information is properly documented.
• Support compliance with applicable payroll regulations and internal procedures.
• Handle confidential employee information with discretion.
• Manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

General computer skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Enterprise payroll platforms

Job description

Genuine Search Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage recurring payroll processing for employees across multiple states in a high-volume environment.

You will review and update compensation, deductions, and tax information, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting and documentation while maintaining strict confidentiality and regulatory compliance.