Payroll Analyst

About the role

Spring Education Group is seeking a Payroll Analyst to serve as a technical and process expert supporting payroll operations for more than 7,000 employees across multiple states. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Execute bi-weekly payroll for 7,000+ employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Serve as the primary point of ownership for Dayforce payroll workflows, including system processing and deadline management
• Identify process inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and implement streamlined payroll procedures to enhance accuracy and scalability
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws to ensure full compliance across all jurisdictions
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll and tax inquiries, providing technical guidance and day-to-day support to the payroll team
• Review and manage tax inquiries, complete new state tax registrations, and process employee tax adjustments as needed
• Lead internal payroll audits and support external audit preparation by ensuring accurate documentation and reporting
• Perform advanced data analysis using Excel and HRIS reporting tools to identify trends, discrepancies, and system-level issues
• Complete journal entries and resolve payroll reconciliations and general ledger variances in partnership with Finance
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal training materials to support consistency and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Finance, and Legal on payroll-related initiatives and system enhancements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-volume, multi-state payroll operations
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Dayforce or a similar enterprise-level HRISS
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage and hour laws
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in high-volume, multi-state payroll operations
• Required: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Dayforce or a similar enterprise-level HRISS
• Preferred: Experience supporting multi-location or multi-entity organizations
• Preferred: Prior involvement in payroll audits, system implementations, or process improvement initiatives

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify solutions
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts to diverse audiences
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to shared success
• Strong sense of accountability and reliability in a deadline-driven environment

Pay

Pay range: $60,000–$70,000

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the office and two days remote