Senior Payroll Analyst

Process multi-state US and Canada payroll accurately and on time, including bi-weekly payrolls, off-cycle payments, and manual checks

Serve as the in-house expert for UKG Pro payroll and Workforce Management Dimensions, including configuration, troubleshooting, and working with UKG support

Review and simplify our current UKG setup, and replace manual workarounds with sustainable, well-controlled processes

Write and maintain clear payroll procedures and process documentation so that payroll can be run by someone else when needed

Act as primary point of contact for our international payroll providers (UK, Australia, Germany, India): review inputs and outputs, reconcile results, and make sure employees are paid correctly and on time

Perform and or support the reconciliation of payroll to the general ledger with Accounting each cycle, and support audit and compliance requests

Maintain strong payroll controls, including approvals, access, and separation of duties

Record and process employee changes, including leaves of absence, salary changes, and reporting changes

Make sure new hire and termination data flows correctly from HRIS into payroll

Manage state tax registrations and ongoing tax filings, and keep employee tax profiles accurate

Work with Benefits and HR Business Partners on deductions, open enrollment, and other payroll-related processes

Work with the HRIS Manager to get the most out of UKG

Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Help train and back up team members as the payroll function grows

Perform other duties and special projects as needed

5 to 7+ years of hands-on payroll experience, with at least 3 years processing payroll in UKG Pro (UltiPro)

Experience processing multi-state US payroll and Canadian payroll

Experience supporting or coordinating international payrolls with outside providers

Experience in a growing company with 700+ employees across multiple countries

Comfort running payroll independently, including when something goes wrong mid-cycle

Experience documenting processes and improving or cleaning up existing payroll setups

Strong understanding of payroll tax, compliance, and internal controls

BS/BA in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

CPP preferred

Strong Excel skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and G-Suite

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under tight, recurring deadlines

Clear written and verbal communication, with a collaborative, helpful attitude

High integrity and a track record of protecting confidential information

A sense of ownership and pride in getting it right