Sr. Payroll Analyst

GenServe Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Payroll Analyst to support the execution of high-volume, weekly payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. This role requires hands‑on experience with Paylocity, strong proficiency in Excel, and a working knowledge of prevailing‑wage payroll requirements.

This position plays a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven payroll function with a high level of audit readiness.

Key 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, gross-to-net validation, and earnings/deduction reconciliation
• Experience using a Ticketing System to track payroll requests.
• Apply and validate prevailing wage requirements, including:
• Correct wage determinations (base rate and fringe allocations)
• Proper classification of labor categories
• Accurate tracking of hours by job and rate
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including multi‑state taxation and pay frequency requirements
• Partner with HR, Benefits, and Finance to ensure accurate and compliant payroll data
• Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, taxes, deductions, and direct deposit
• Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audit documentation
• Adhere to internal controls, approval workflows, and separation of duties

What Success Looks Like

• Weekly payroll processed accurately and on time
• Accurate application of multi‑state tax and prevailing wage requirements
• Strong data validation using Excel to prevent payroll errors
• Minimal adjustments and timely resolution of payroll issues
• Audit‑ready documentation and strong compliance outcomes

Why Join Us

• Fast‑paced, high‑impact payroll environment
• Opportunity to work with complex multi‑state and prevailing wage payroll structures
• Collaborative partnership with HR, Benefits, and Finance
• Focus on process improvement, compliance, and operational excellence

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of payroll experience, including weekly payroll processing
• Proven experience with multi‑state payroll
• Hands‑on experience with Paylocity strongly preferred
• Correct wage determinations (base rate and fringe allocations)
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• IF formulas and nested logic
• Pivot tables and data reconciliation
• Ability to analyze large datasets and identify discrepancies
• Strong understanding of payroll laws (FLSA, taxation, wage and hour compliance)
• Experience or working knowledge of prevailing wage (Davis‑Bacon and/or state‑specific requirements such as CA/IL/NY/NJ)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in prevailing wage or government contract payroll environments
• Experience in high‑volume or multi‑entity payroll environments
• Exposure to audit or SOX‑controlled environments