Senior Payroll Analyst — Workday & Compliance

Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Taylor (TX); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Reliability Council of Texas seeks an experienced Senior HR Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate semi-monthly payroll processing with Workday, data validation, and reconciliations. You will support tax reporting, benefits deductions, and audit readiness while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the US.

The role requires five years of payroll experience, a Bachelor’s in business administration, and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of payroll administration and IRS rules.
• Extensive Workday Payroll experience, configuration and reporting.
• Strong audit/compliance experience across payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processing across states.
• Validate hourly timecards and ensure accurate compensation.
• Analyze payroll data, reconcile records, and handle discrepancies.
• Prepare quarterly tax reports and annual IRS limit compliance.
• Collaborate with Benefits and auditors; support year-end tasks.
• Assist with onboarding, inquiries, and payroll-related staff support.

Skills

Advanced payroll

Workday Payroll

Audit & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

ERP/HRIS systems

Job description

Electric Reliability Council of Texas seeks an experienced Senior HR Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate semi-monthly payroll processing with Workday, data validation, and reconciliations. You will support tax reporting, benefits deductions, and audit readiness while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the US.

The role requires five years of payroll experience, a Bachelor’s in business administration, and strong Excel/ERP skills.