Senior Payroll Analyst – Multi-State & Compliance

Remote Jobs; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Jobs is seeking a Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate weekly and biweekly payroll across multiple states, including bonuses, terminations, and complex deductions. The role emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations.

You will work with the Timekeeping module, maintain audit-ready checklists, and handle garnishments, 401(k) deductions, and tax issues, collaborating with Accounting and HR. Candidates should have a BS in accounting and 10+ years in payroll, with Workday

Qualifications

• 10+ years of payroll experience required.
• Multi-state and multi-entity payroll experience required.
• Clear understanding of federal, state, and local wage and hour policies.
• Davis Bacon Act and Prevailing Wage regulations knowledge is preferred.
• Excellent written & oral communication and relationship-building skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and biweekly payroll including regular pay, bonuses, and terminations.
• Stay up to date on Federal and State Regulations and apply rules per situation.
• Triaging payroll issues and prioritizing fixes.
• Maintain a living payroll check-off list for audits.
• Audit payroll prior to closing and validation of reports.
• Handle garnishments, child support orders, time-off, and 401(k) deductions.
• Understand and apply garnishment caps and sequences legally.
• Assist employees with timekeeping questions and payroll system upgrades.
• Process termination checks in compliance with state laws.
• Document new hires, job changes, salary increases and other payroll records.
• Support labor compliance discrepancies to avoid penalties.
• Train team members as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Workday experience

Payroll regulations knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

BS degree in accounting or equivalent field

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Remote Jobs is seeking a Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate weekly and biweekly payroll across multiple states, including bonuses, terminations, and complex deductions. The role emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations.

You will work with the Timekeeping module, maintain audit-ready checklists, and handle garnishments, 401(k) deductions, and tax issues, collaborating with Accounting and HR. Candidates should have a BS in accounting and 10+ years in payroll, with Workday