Lead Payroll Analyst
Core
Lead Payroll Analyst responsible for compliance reporting, auditing, analytics, and process improvement to ensure accurate and compliant payroll practices.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Payroll Analyst
Builds
Payroll operations, compliance reports, audit schedules, KPI dashboards, and process improvements
Domain
Healthcare / Payroll & Financial Compliance
Required skills
Payroll regulations knowledge, General ledger experience, Financial statement preparation, Audit coordination, Cross-functional collaboration, Advanced Excel, HRIS platforms, Payroll systems, Root cause analysis, Process improvement
Preferred skills
Healthcare payroll experience, Multi-state environment experience, Leave administration, Employee self-service tools, Blackline, Workday Payroll/Time Tracking, FPC or CPP certification, Master's degree
Technologies
Workday, Blackline, Excel, HRIS platforms
Responsibilities
Oversee coordination of annual Internal Controls and Financial Statement audits; Reconcile and analyze complex accounts; Prepare and maintain financial statements; Track key metrics and oversee reporting dashboards; Ensure payroll compliance by preparing federal, state, and local filings; Perform payroll auditing and analysis by monitoring variances and resolving discrepancies; Drive process improvement through payroll metrics and workflow enhancements; Mentor team members (if People Manager)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
