Payroll Analyst

The Payroll Analyst plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees, supporting the financial integrity of the organization. As a Payroll Analyst, you will be responsible for a wide range of payroll functions, from managing employee status changes and verifying payroll data to ensuring compliance with all relevant tax regulations. This position requires strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work with confidential information.

The Payroll Analyst position is ideal for individuals who excel in both independent tasks and collaborative environments, and who are committed to supporting organizational goals through precise payroll management.

Working as a Payroll Analyst offers the opportunity to contribute directly to both employee satisfaction and organizational efficiency. You’ll engage with various departments, support audit processes, and help ensure that the company remains compliant with federal, state, and local payroll laws. This role requires ongoing learning and adaptation, as payroll regulations and technology are continuously evolving. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting and have a passion for numbers and process improvement, the Payroll Analyst role will provide a rewarding career path.

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for processing payroll accurately, handling employee status changes, and ensuring all payments are made according to company policy and government regulations. This role is instrumental in analyzing payroll variances, reviewing tax with holdings, and supporting both internal and external payroll audits. The Payroll Analyst also manages the documentation required for payroll processes, provides support for tax filings, and works closely with payroll tax providers to resolve discrepancies.

As a vital member of the finance or HR team, the Payroll Analyst helps maintain the integrity and reliability of the organization’s payroll operations.

• Process employee status changes, including new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, direct deposits, and salary adjustments.
• Verify payroll files and payment transmissions to ensure accurate employee payments.
• Analyze payroll variances between pay periods and investigate unusual fluctuations.
• Validate payroll adjustments and document appropriate approvals.
• Identify recurring payroll errors and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain processing documentation and support internal and external payroll audits.
• Verify the accuracy of payroll accruals and related financial entries as needed.
• Review federal, state, and local income tax with holdings for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor Social Security and Medicare tax calculations, including Additional Medicare Tax withholding.
• Review unemployment tax calculations and applicable wage bases.
• Assist with quarterly and annual payroll tax reconciliations.
• Support the preparation and validation of Forms W-2, W-2c, 941, and other payroll tax filings.
• Research tax discrepancies and coordinate corrections with payroll tax providers.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement through continuous learning and development programs.
• Supportive work environment focused on teamwork, integrity, and excellence.

• 3-5 years of hands‑on payroll processing experience, including wage calculations, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll taxes, Social Security, Medicare, wage‑and‑hour regulations,…