Senior Payroll Analyst

Overview

This remote, full-time Senior Payroll Analyst role supports payroll services for multiple clients. Responsibilities include overseeing accurate, timely payroll processing, managing complex payroll functions, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, and helping guide junior payroll staff.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of payroll deductions and tax filing requirements, and the analytical and communication skills needed to resolve payroll issues and support clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for multiple client pay cycles, including biweekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Ensure payroll processing complies with applicable federal, state, and local tax regulations and labor laws.
• Stay current with payroll legislation and regulatory changes that may affect clients or payroll processing.
• Partner with the Payroll Manager on payroll-related process improvements.
• Maintain and support payroll software to keep systems functional and up to date.
• Use the payroll software system to process payroll and develop or generate reports for client and internal use.
• Assist with onboarding and setup of new payroll clients.
• Maintain accurate notes, client records, and payroll documentation.
• Communicate proactively with clients and provide recommendations for payroll process improvement.
• Provide guidance, direction, and mentoring to junior payroll staff as needed.
• Prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Utilize GFR Workflows to track client communication and payroll data.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Five or more years of relevant work experience.
• Microsoft Office 365 experience.
• In-depth payroll experience and strong understanding of payroll processes, including payroll deductions and tax filing requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to logically work through payroll challenges.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and professionally with clients and staff.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple client assignments, responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Commitment to proactive learning and continued development of payroll and software knowledge.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality and security of client and employee payroll data at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or a related field.
• Experience supporting multiple payroll clients or multiple payroll cycles.
• Experience generating payroll reports and supporting payroll system implementation or maintenance.
• Experience guiding or mentoring junior payroll staff.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly type or enter data using a keyboard.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and reviewed regularly based on experience, qualifications, responsibilities, and market conditions.

Benefits include:

• Profit-sharing opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling and remote-work options.
• Complete workspace equipment for approved remote-work arrangements.
• Medical insurance (employer contribution toward employee premiums).
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account options, including up to $5,000 in employer contributions for eligible employees.
• Flexible Spending Account options: Limited FSA and Dependent Care FSA.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Three weeks of PTO to start (increasing with years of service and available as earned).
• Eleven paid holidays, including three “Recharge Days.”
• Professional development and leadership-development opportunities.

Specific plan terms, eligibility requirements, employee contributions, and benefit amounts are governed by the applicable plan documents and organizational policies.

Location / Work Arrangement / Employment Type

• Remote
• Full-time
• Department: Write-up/Payroll
• Reports to: Payroll Manager