Senior Payroll Compliance Analyst - Remote, 401(k) Focus

OEConnection LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start Day 1

401(k) match

Flexible PTO + holidays

Tuition assistance

Home office stipend

Employee discounts

Job summary

OEConnection LLC is seeking a Senior Payroll Compliance Analyst to own payroll accuracy, compliance, and process innovation across North America. You will be the go-to expert for payroll compliance with autonomy and a focus on precision and problem-solving.

You will work in a remote/hybrid environment, with some travel (10%). Availability to work Eastern Time zone hours is required, and Dayforce proficiency is preferred for system integrations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 4+ years of multi-state payroll experience with deep knowledge of payroll rules across North America.
• Proven ability to own complex problems end-to-end with strong critical thinking and practical solutions.
• Proficiency with HRIS/payroll systems; Dayforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide payroll processing and provide expert recommendations across the company.
• Lead payroll reconciliations and system integration audits, spotting trends and resolving discrepancies to stay audit-ready.
• Support responses to payroll and IRS notices; assist with registrations under federal, state, local, and Canadian law.
• Own payroll-related compliance areas across 401(k) match, EEO reporting, and workers' comp across multiple states.
• Prepare payroll and finance reports for budgeting and audits.
• Administer variable compensation plans including annual and executive incentives and 401(k) match.
• Maintain data integrity across wages, benefits, 401(k), and PTO with clear documentation.
• Champion process improvements through system optimization and automation.
• Support during mergers & acquisitions; provide backup payroll processing.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

HRIS proficiency

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Accounting

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

OEConnection LLC is seeking a Senior Payroll Compliance Analyst to own payroll accuracy, compliance, and process innovation across North America. You will be the go-to expert for payroll compliance with autonomy and a focus on precision and problem-solving.

You will work in a remote/hybrid environment, with some travel (10%). Availability to work Eastern Time zone hours is required, and Dayforce proficiency is preferred for system integrations and reporting.