Sr Payroll Analyst

Description Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com® has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.com® not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large, but for consumers, navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life, by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions.Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence through expert guidance.About the Role:Job Summary:The Sr. Payroll Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of complex payroll processing. This role involves in-depth auditing of pay records, interpretation of diverse pay policies, and ensuring strict compliance with federal and state/provincial regulations. Additionally, this position leads continuous improvement initiatives, including system implementations and the optimization of payroll procedures to support organizational objectives.What You'll Do (Duties & Responsibilities):* Oversee and execute end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing with high accuracy, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as company-specific policies in both the United States and Canada.* Perform payroll reconciliations including pre- and post-processing audits , and resolve discrepancies requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors.* Interpret and apply complex pay policies regarding paid time-off and leaves of absence (LOA) to ensure correct calculations and accruals.* Collaborate on third-party payroll system implementations, upgrades, and testing to enhance efficiency and reporting capabilities.* Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, liaising with third-party vendors, parent company, and internal departments (Accounting, Finance, Human Resources) to resolve escalated issues.* Reconcile all 401(k) payroll deductions—including employee pre-tax, Roth, after-tax, employer match, and loan repayments—against upload files for the Plan Administrator and Parent Company for each pay period to ensure 100% variance-free funding and reporting. * Assist with internal and external audits, review tax filings, update relevant tax rates in the payroll system, and manage year-end reporting requirements and related documentation.* Document payroll processes and procedures, identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, reporting and system functionality. Evaluate opportunities for automation and develop scalable solutions that reduce manual effort and improve accuracy. * Cross-train team members to improve knowledge sharing, consistency and operational resiliency.What You'll Bring (Skills & Abilities):Advanced knowledge of payroll principles, practices, and regulations with the ability to interpret complex pay policies.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate variable factors and determine methods for new assignments.Advanced payroll software systems skills (e.g., UKG, Workday, ADP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables).Effective communication and collaboration skills for partnering with cross-functional teams and assisting employees with payroll questions.Ability to exercise judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.Experience with system implementations, upgrades, and process documentation.Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of related work experience.Experienced in a fast-paced corporate environment, supporting an employee base in excess of 1,000Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is highly preferredAnalytical approach and high attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across departmentsAbility to work independently with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion. How We Work:We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of in-person collaboration. For most roles, our employees work four or more days in our offices, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in-person, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together.How We Reward You:Realtor.com is committed to investing in the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits programs include, but are not limited to:Inclusive and Competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverageFamily forming benefits13 Paid HolidaysFlexible Time Off8 hours of paid Volunteer Time offImmediate eligibility into Company 401(k) plan with 3.5% company matchTuition Reimbursement program for degreed and non-degreed programs1:1 personalized Financial Planning SessionsStudent Debt Retirement Savings Match programFree snacks and refreshments in each office locationDo the best work of your life at Realtor.comHere, you’ll partner with a diverse team of experts as you use leading-edge tech to empower everyone to meet a crucial goal: finding their way home. And you’ll find your way home too. At Realtor.com®, you’ll bring your full self to work as you innovate with speed, serve our consumers, and champion your teammates. In return, we’ll provide you with a warm, welcoming, and inclusive culture; intellectual challenges; and the development opportunities you need to grow.Diversity is important to us, therefore, Realtor.com® is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Realtor.com® will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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