Senior Payroll Analyst

TL;DR

Senior Payroll Analyst: Independently process weekly and biweekly multi-state payroll using Workday or ADP with an accent on accuracy, compliance, confidentiality, and tax management. Focus on auditing data, reconciling discrepancies, handling garnishments/benefits deductions, and serving as subject matter expert for complex escalations and process improvements.

Location: Austin, Texas. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance; requires working in the office 3 days per week.

Salary: $69,300 - $103,900 annual (target $85,000)

Company

Leading firm accelerating transition to sustainable, equitable, carbon-neutral energy-efficient future through people-first culture.

What you will do

• Process weekly/biweekly multi-state payroll for exempt/non-exempt employees
• Prepare/upload large payroll files in Workday or ADP
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions
• Audit payroll data, reconcile discrepancies
• Manage payroll taxes, garnishments, benefits deductions
• Research/implement tax and compliance requirements
• Act as payroll SME, collaborate cross-functionally, drive process improvements

Requirements

• 3–5 years Payroll Analyst experience with hands-on processing
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) — required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent
• Experience using Workday or ADP payroll systems
• Advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data analysis)
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, communication skills
• Authorized to work in US without sponsorship

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; company-paid health concierge
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick, personal, parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Employee Recognition Program (points to gift cards)
• Employee Assistance Program; on-demand training courses