Senior Payroll Analyst - Multi-State & Union Payroll

Verano; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Verano Holdings Corp. is seeking a Sr. Analyst II, Payroll in Chicago to manage full-cycle payroll for state and union-based employees using SAP HCM and ECP. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, and IT.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment, including M&A payroll integrations, CBAs, and data integrity. The position offers competitive pay and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• 5+ years payroll experience across multiple states.
• SAP HCM and SAP ECP experience; union payroll understanding.
• Experience with M&A payroll integrations.
• Knowledge of CBAs, wage/hour laws, and payroll taxes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle payroll for hourly, salaried, and union employees across multiple states using SAP HCM and SAP ECP.
• Ensure payroll accuracy per CBAs, including dues, shift differentials, premiums.
• Audit multi-state tax setups, garnishments, and wage orders for compliance.
• Reconcile payroll results and correct discrepancies to maintain data integrity.
• Collaborate with HRIS and external payroll vendors to resolve SAP issues.
• Support payroll during M&A to ensure smooth integration.
• Interpret union contracts and apply pay rules and benefits correctly.
• Coordinate with Finance on reconciliations and quarterly/year-end tax reporting.
• Maintain SOPs and ensure audit readiness.
• Handle complex employee inquiries with confidentiality.
• Lead process-improvement projects and system enhancements.
• Deliver payroll reports and regulatory filings on time.

Skills

Payroll processing

SAP HCM

SAP ECP

Multi-state payroll

Union payroll

Data integrity

Process improvement

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Bachelor's in Finance

Tools

SAP HCM

SAP ECP

Workday

Oracle

ADP GlobalView

UKG

Job description

Verano Holdings Corp. is seeking a Sr. Analyst II, Payroll in Chicago to manage full-cycle payroll for state and union-based employees using SAP HCM and ECP. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, and IT.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment, including M&A payroll integrations, CBAs, and data integrity. The position offers competitive pay and bonus eligibility.