Sr. Payroll Analyst

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Payroll Analyst to support the execution of high-volume, weekly payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. This role requires hands‑on experience with Paylocity
, strong proficiency in Excel
, and a working knowledge of prevailing‑wage payroll requirements
.

This position plays a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven payroll function with a high level of audit readiness.

• Process full-cycle weekly payroll accurately and on time across multiple states and entities
• Import, validate, and reconcile timekeeping and payroll data within Paylocity
• Perform payroll audits, including variance analysis, gross-to-net validation, and earnings/deduction reconciliation
• Experience using a Ticketing System to track payroll requests.
• Apply and validate prevailing wage requirements
  , including:
• Correct wage determinations (base rate and fringe allocations)
• Proper classification of labor categories
• Accurate tracking of hours by job and rate
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws
  , including multi‑state taxation and pay frequency requirements
• Partner with HR, Benefits, and Finance to ensure accurate and compliant payroll data
• Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, taxes, deductions, and direct deposit
• Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audit documentation
• Adhere to internal controls, approval workflows, and separation of duties

• Weekly payroll processed accurately and on time
• Accurate application of multi‑state tax and prevailing wage requirements
• Strong data validation using Excel to prevent payroll errors
• Minimal adjustments and timely resolution of payroll issues
• Audit‑ready documentation and strong compliance outcomes

• Fast‑paced, high‑impact payroll environment
• Opportunity to work with complex multi‑state and prevailing wage payroll structures
• Collaborative partnership with HR, Benefits, and Finance
• Focus on process improvement, compliance, and operational excellence

• 2–5+ years of payroll experience, including weekly payroll processing
• Proven experience with multi‑state payroll
• Hands‑on experience with Paylocity strongly preferred
• Correct wage determinations (base rate and fringe allocations)
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• IF formulas and nested logic
• Pivot tables and data reconciliation
• Ability to analyze large datasets and identify discrepancies
• Strong understanding of payroll laws (FLSA, taxation, wage and hour compliance)
• Experience or working knowledge of prevailing wage (Davis‑Bacon and/or state‑specific requirements such as CA/IL/NY/NJ)

• Experience in prevailing wage or government contract payroll environments
• Experience in high‑volume or multi‑entity payroll environments
• Exposure to audit or SOX‑controlled environments