Payroll Analyst

About the Role

Atlantic Group is hiring a Payroll Analyst in Boston, MA for our client, supporting multi-state payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, and payroll operations. This temporary opportunity is ideal for an experienced payroll professional with strong Ceridian Dayforce expertise who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role will focus on full-cycle payroll processing, payroll tax administration, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with company policies and payroll regulations
• Audit payroll data, monitor tax withholdings, garnishments, deductions, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements
• Review and audit employee time records, resolve payroll discrepancies, and ensure accurate payroll inputs
• Prepare payroll reports, support year-end payroll activities, assist with W-2 processing, and maintain payroll documentation
• Monitor payroll tax notices, assist with payroll tax projects, and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and compliance
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and partner with Human Resources and Finance to resolve payroll issues and support payroll operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle multi-state payroll experience is required
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, payroll compliance, and multi-state payroll administration is required
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is strongly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Location: Boston, MA  |  Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)  |  Compensation: $45 – $50/hour (Dependent on Experience)  |  Job #: 49995