Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Analyst to support accurate and compliant payroll operations for a large employee population in Texas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who thrives in a high-volume environment and brings deep knowledge of multi-state payroll administration. The role will focus on end-to-end payroll processing, issue resolution, and maintaining data accuracy while partnering with internal stakeholders to meet deadlines and compliance standards.
Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle payroll activities for a large workforce, ensuring timely and precise processing from data review through final payroll confirmation.
- Administer payroll for employees across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.
- Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, validate entries, and support efficient payroll execution.
- Audit payroll data regularly to identify discrepancies, correct errors, and improve overall accuracy.
- Partner with HR, finance, and other internal teams to resolve payroll-related questions, exceptions, and employee concerns.
- Prepare payroll reports and reconciliation details to support internal review, compliance needs, and operational decision-making.
- Monitor deductions, earnings, tax withholdings, and other payroll components to ensure proper setup and processing.
- Support payroll-related process updates, including operational changes or system-related activities, as needed within the payroll function.
- Proven experience handling full-cycle payroll processing in a high-volume environment.
- Strong background managing multi-state payroll with knowledge of relevant payroll regulations and tax considerations.
- Experience processing payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 individuals.
- Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now.
- Solid understanding of payroll auditing, reconciliation, and issue resolution practices.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in deadline-driven payroll operations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and address payroll inquiries professionally.