Lead Payroll Analyst

Position Summary

Serve as the organization's payroll subject matter expert and provide functional leadership for payroll operations, with a primary focus on Workday Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Workday Payroll subject matter expert for the payroll team, providing technical leadership and guidance on payroll processes and system functionality.
• Process end-to-end payroll accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Review payroll results, identify discrepancies, and resolve complex payroll issues, escalations, and exceptions prior to payroll finalization.
• Participate in the transition to Workday & OSV, including testing, validation, etc.
• Monitor, interpret, and implement changes to federal, state, and local payroll regulations, ensuring ongoing compliance and proactively communicate impacts to leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve payroll policies, procedures, controls, and workflows to support operational excellence and compliance.
• Identify, recommend, and lead process improvement and automation initiatives that enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and employee experience.
• Partner with HR, HRIS, Finance, Technology, external vendors, and third-party providers to support payroll operations, pension administration, system initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• May be called upon to handle other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources or related field required.
• Significant hands-on experience with Workday Payroll is required.
• Seven to ten years of progressive payroll experience, including experience in complex, multi-state payroll environments.
• Experience in payroll processing, with a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll operations.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and lead initiatives.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation a plus.

Qualifications

• Total Rewards: Medical, dental, vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid Vacation: You will receive at least 13 vacation days in the first 12 months; amounts could be greater depending on the role.
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays observed.
• Sick time: 6 days sick time at hire, 6 additional days sick time at 90 days of employment.
• Generous 401k with company match and immediate vesting.
• Annual Success Sharing Plan: Paid to eligible employees if company meets or exceeds combined ratio, growth and/or service goals.
• Generous leave programs, including paid parental bonding leave.
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Generous fitness and wellness reimbursement.
• Opportunities for advancement in a successful and growing company.