Senior Payroll Analyst - Multi-State & Prevailing Wage

GenServe Inc.

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

GenServe Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Payroll Analyst to support high-volume, weekly payroll across a multi-state workforce.

This role requires hands-on Paylocity experience, strong Excel proficiency, and knowledge of prevailing-wage requirements. You will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with federal/state/local laws, and audit-ready documentation while collaborating with HR, Benefits, and Finance.

Qualifications

  • 2–5+ years of payroll experience, including weekly payroll processing.
  • Proven multi-state payroll experience with emphasis on compliance.
  • Experience performing payroll audits and data reconciliation.
  • Strong Excel data validation and analytical skills.
  • Familiarity with prevailing wage payroll requirements and related tax rules.

Responsibilities

  • Process full-cycle weekly payroll accurately and on time across multiple states and entities.
  • Import, validate, and reconcile timekeeping and payroll data within Paylocity.
  • Perform payroll audits, including variance analysis and earnings/deduction reconciliation.
  • Utilize a ticketing system to track payroll requests and maintain audit trails.
  • Apply and validate prevailing wage requirements including wage determinations and classifications.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and multi-state taxation.
  • Collaborate with HR, Benefits, and Finance to ensure accurate payroll data.
  • Respond to employee pay inquiries and support payroll reporting and documentation.
  • Maintain internal controls, approval workflows, and separation of duties.

Skills

High-volume payroll
Weekly payroll processing
Multi-state payroll
Earnings/deductions reconciliation
Data analysis
Tax compliance
Pivot tables
VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
Audit readiness
SOX awareness

Tools

Paylocity
Excel

Job description

GenServe Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Payroll Analyst to support high-volume, weekly payroll across a multi-state workforce.

This role requires hands-on Paylocity experience, strong Excel proficiency, and knowledge of prevailing-wage requirements. You will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with federal/state/local laws, and audit-ready documentation while collaborating with HR, Benefits, and Finance.

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