Senior Payroll Analyst

Pretium Enterprise Services, India

. Manage the timely and accurate execution of bi-weekly payroll cycles .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle payroll processing, compliance with federal and state laws, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in using Workday and ADP systems for payroll management and auditing.

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Full-Cycle Payroll ProcessingPayroll Compliance and AuditingWorkday Payroll SystemAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsAPA Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ComplianceAuditingVLOOKUPXLOOKUPPivot TablesPayroll BalancingTax ActivitiesGarnishment AdministrationW-2 Processing

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCustomer Service Orientation

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayADP Smart Compliance

Certifications & Qualifications

APA Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

Multi-State PayrollPayroll DeductionsTime and Attendance ActivityEmployee Payroll InquiriesInternal and External Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the timely and accurate execution of bi-weekly payroll cycles
Process full-cycle in-house payroll for a multi-entity, multi-state organization in compliance with federal, state, and local law
Enter, maintain, and process information in the Workday payroll system in coordination with ADP
Manage payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, retirement plans, and other withholdings
Administer and audit time and attendance activity
Administer and audit garnishments, including vendor management
Communicate across the organization to maintain deadlines and payroll data accuracy
Respond to employee payroll inquiries via phone and dedicated payroll email
Investigate and resolve payroll processing issues and questions
Support reconciliations, payroll balancing, and tax activities, including W-2 processing
Facilitate internal and external audits by providing records and documentation
Review month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reports and ensure accurate, on-time W-2 distribution
Issue and reissue physical checks, replacement checks, or direct deposits as needed
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
4+ years of payroll processing experience in a multi-state, matrixed organization, with strong emphasis on payroll compliance and auditing
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and charts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions under time pressure
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt style and content for stakeholders with varying payroll literacy
Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to support stakeholders across career levels and backgrounds
Experience working in a high-growth organization with continuous processing deadlines
Proven relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders
APA Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or progress toward either
Experience with Workday and/or ADP Smart Compliance for tax, wage payment, employment verification, and garnishment administration

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with an employer match
Health, dental, vision and life insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 firm holidays
Hybrid office/work from home arrangement
Annual year-end bonus eligible
Personal and professional growth opportunities
Positive, encouraging work environment