Senior Payroll Associate

Jefferson Wells USA; Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Jefferson Wells USA in Green Bay, WI seeks a Senior Payroll Analyst to support payroll compliance, tax administration, and operational excellence. Remote or hybrid work options available.

You will ensure federal/state/local payroll tax compliance, coordinate with vendors, perform reconciliations, and drive process improvements across multiple entities. Requires 5+ years of payroll experience and a Bachelor’s degree. This role offers flexible schedules and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive payroll experience with U.S. tax regs.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with enterprise payroll systems and third-party vendors.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and audits.
• Coordinate with payroll vendors for filings, payments, garnishments, and updates.
• Perform payroll reconciliations across tax, GL, and funding activities.
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee payroll operations to ensure timely processing across entities.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Tax regulations

Analytical skills

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Payroll software

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the financial services industry, is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to join their dynamic team. As a Senior Payroll Analyst, you will be an integral part of the Payroll Department supporting payroll compliance, tax administration, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: Senior Payroll Analyst

Location: Green Bay, WI - can be remote or hybrid.

What's the Job?

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax laws by monitoring legislative changes and conducting payroll audits.
• Coordinate with payroll vendors to ensure timely and accurate tax filings, payments, garnishments, and system updates.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, including tax, general ledger, and funding activities, to maintain financial accuracy.
• Identify, develop, and implement payroll process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee payroll operations to guarantee timely and accurate payroll processing across multiple entities.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive payroll experience, with deep knowledge of U.S. payroll tax regulations.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with enterprise payroll systems and third-party payroll vendors.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Potential for career growth and development within a reputable organization.
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and expertise.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that impact organizational success.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay