Senior Payroll Analyst

About the role

Our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to serve as a key resource supporting U.S. payroll operations while playing a lead role in a major payroll system implementation. This position is ideal for someone with strong hands-on payroll processing experience who has also supported a system implementation, conversion, or major payroll transformation.

The Senior Payroll Analyst will work closely with Payroll, HRIS, IT, and external implementation partners throughout the implementation, with involvement in testing, validation, parallel payroll runs, troubleshooting, and process improvements. Long term, this individual will serve as a lead payroll operations resource and functional subject matter expert, helping ensure accurate payroll processing while supporting continued system and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead resource for U.S. payroll operations, providing functional expertise across payroll processes, workflows, and compliance requirements.
• Play a key role in a major payroll system implementation, partnering with Payroll, HRIS, IT, and external implementation partners throughout the project.
• Support implementation activities including requirements gathering, process mapping, system testing, data validation, issue resolution, and implementation readiness.
• Lead or support payroll testing, validation, and parallel payroll runs to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies prior to implementation.
• Provide hands-on payroll processing support and help ensure accurate and timely execution of payroll activities.
• Investigate and resolve complex payroll issues, identifying root causes and coordinating with HRIS, IT, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Serve as a payroll subject matter expert, providing guidance on payroll processes, system functionality, compliance requirements, and operational best practices.
• Partner closely with HRIS and IT teams on payroll system enhancements, troubleshooting, integrations, and ongoing optimization.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, workflows, and operational efficiency.
• Support the development and maintenance of payroll procedures, documentation, testing materials, and other operational resources.
• Assist with payroll reporting, data validation, reconciliations, and other activities necessary to maintain payroll accuracy and data integrity.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to Payroll Analysts and other stakeholders to strengthen payroll capabilities across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of payroll experience with strong hands-on U.S. payroll processing knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Payroll and/or SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) required.
• Previous experience supporting a payroll system implementation, conversion, or migration required. Implementation experience does not need to be specific to SAP; experience implementing another enterprise payroll system will be considered.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll processes, terminology, workflows, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with implementation activities such as requirements gathering, system testing, data validation, parallel payroll runs, troubleshooting, and issue resolution strongly preferred.
• Ability to serve as a functional payroll subject matter expert and partner effectively with Payroll, HRIS, IT, and external implementation teams.
• Experience supporting complex or large-scale payroll environments, including multi-state payroll, preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to investigate complex payroll issues and drive resolution.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively across both technical and non-technical teams.

Benefits

• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Participation in the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Pay

The salary range for this role is noted in this job posting and is determined based on a wide array of factors including the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.