Senior Payroll Analyst
US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At US Conec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers.
About the role
The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll for the entire domestic and international company. This role ensures payroll integrity across all employee groups, including hourly, salaried, piece rate, and temporary employees. The position serves as a key point of contact for payroll operations, data accuracy, and compliance. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, HRIS providers, and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll execution, resolve discrepancies, and continuously improve payroll processes and systems. The Senior Payroll Analyst is also responsible for managing, compiling, and processing payroll data, supporting temporary workforce administration, and ensuring accurate reporting, auditing, billing, and compliance functions.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end payroll processing for all employee groups, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance
- Compile, validate, and process payroll data, including hourly, salaried, piece rate, temporary, bonus, commission, and off-cycle payments
- Review and reconcile timekeeping data; investigate and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission
- Maintain, audit, and reconcile payroll records related to wages, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefits
- Administer payroll processes for temporary employees, including system uploads, agency reporting, and billing support
- Manage payroll-related compliance activities, including garnishments, tax filings, statutory reporting, and record retention
- Prepare payroll documentation and reports to support internal controls, audits, and financial reviews
- Partner with Accounting to provide accurate payroll data, general ledger coding, reconciliations, and year-end reporting (including W-2s)
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, providing timely resolution and clear guidance
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Accounting, HRIS partners, and vendors to ensure data accuracy and process alignment
- Identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvements to payroll systems, workflows, and reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of progressive payroll processing experience
- Strong working knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, garnishments, and compliance requirements
- Experience with payroll audits, reconciliations, and payroll-related reporting
- Proficiency with payroll systems and HRIS platforms
- Exceptional attention to detail with a high standard of data accuracy
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Skills
- Piece rate payroll processing experience in a manufacturing environment (nice to have)
- Hands-on experience with Paylocity or similar payroll platforms (nice to have)
- Experience supporting payroll for temporary or contingent workforces (nice to have)
- Bilingual language skills (nice to have)
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential
- 4 weeks of PTO
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match and planning resources
- Collaborative, team-based culture that fuels innovation
- Paid time off, holidays, and employee recognition programs celebrating your achievements
- Community engagement and STEM outreach opportunities to give back locally
US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.