Sr. Payroll Analyst

Role Overview

The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely administration and processing of the U.S. biweekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees in Workday. This role manages day-to-day payroll activities, including payroll processing, time and absence administration, payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Process U.S. biweekly payroll and related off-cycle payments, including bonuses, RSU vesting, equity, benefits, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll transactions.
• Review and process employee changes including hires, rehires, terminations, compensation changes, and leaves of absence.
• Run payroll calculations, review results, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage payroll-related Time and Absence activities in Workday, including timecard exceptions, missing punches, overtime, shift differentials, and leave impacts.
• Partner with managers, HRBPs, and Benefits to resolve issues that may impact payroll.
• Manage the payroll inbox and resolve employee and HR inquiries within established service levels.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve payroll issues and ensure accurate employee data.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and prepare payroll, accounting, benefits, and headcount reports.
• Execute and maintain SOX controls and supporting documentation for each payroll cycle.
• Support internal and external payroll audits and provide required documentation.
• Support federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, including multistate taxation and tax notices.
• Support year-end activities, including W-2 preparation, review, and distribution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 3–5 years of U.S. payroll experience, preferably in a complex or global organization.
• 3–5 years of hands-on Workday Payroll experience, including Workday Time and Absence.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, reconciliations, taxes, deductions, and compliance.
• Experience with SOX controls and payroll audits.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, identify issues, and recommend process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll practices, including federal, state, and local tax requirements.
• Hands-on Workday Payroll, Time, and Absence experience; RSU/equity payroll experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Strong judgment, initiative, and commitment to continuous process improvement.