Senior Payroll Analyst
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Mon, Oct 19, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Overseeing payroll operations, the remote Senior Payroll Analyst will ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing for employees across multiple locations, serving as a subject matter expert in payroll policies and collaborating with various departments to resolve complex issues.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, validation, and processing of payroll, ensuring accuracy in calculations and compliance with regulations
- Maintain payroll compliance with federal, state, and local laws, supporting audits and monitoring data integrity
- Analyze payroll reports and trends to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of payroll experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including multi-state payroll processing
- Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements
- Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, UKG, SAP, or Oracle
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis
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