Position Title: Senior Payroll Analyst
Location:
Chandler, AZ, US, 85224
Job Category:
Human Resources
Shift:
Shift 1
Full Time / Part Time:
Full-Time
Job Level:
Individual Contributor
Approximate Travel:
0%
Job Description:
Summary:
This role is responsible for the growth and integration of North America payroll and shared services and reports to the Director HR Shared Services. Responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, ensures compliance with tax laws and analyzes payroll financial data.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as the payroll systems subject matter expert, leading and supporting payroll system implementations, integrations, upgrades and enhancements to the payroll and timekeeping platforms with quality customer service.
- Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for employees in the multiple states in the US and Canada.
- Act as the primary point of contact for payroll tax matters, including agency notices, tax registrations, state and local tax compliance, unemployment insurance accounts, and regulatory inquiries.
- Monitor federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, ensuring ongoing compliance while identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
- Lead the annual payroll year-end process, including planning, reconciliation, reporting, and successful completion of all year-end activities.
- Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, bank statements, and financial transactions, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Human Resources, IT, Audit, and external vendors to ensure payroll operations remain accurate, SOX compliant, efficient, and aligned with evolving business needs.
- Analyze payroll data and processes to identify trends, improve controls, and enhance overall payroll performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
- 4+ years of progressive experience with demonstrated responsibility for payroll processing and compliance.
- Experience working with payroll and timekeeping systems, including system analysis, integrations, implementations, or enhancements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
Preferred:
- Experience with ADP payroll and timekeeping systems.
- Experience supporting unionized workforces.
- Experience processing shift differentials, complex pay rules, or manufacturing payroll environments.
Additional Qualification Details:
No additional requirement needed
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix