Senior Payroll Analyst
Role Overview
The Senior Payroll Analyst is accountable for the accurate and timely execution of end-to-end payroll operations for a complex, multi-state employee population while adhering to federal, state, and local requirements.
Serving as the primary liaison among internal stakeholders, HRIS, and the third-party payroll processor, this role provides operational oversight, drives issue resolution, and maintains strong payroll controls and data integrity.
The Senior Payroll Analyst provides Workday Payroll expertise, manages payroll-impacting configurations and change controls, and drives cross-functional process improvements that enhance efficiency, system reliability, and employee experience.
Key Skills for This Role
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in full cycle payroll processing
- Demonstrated ability to independently own and execute end-to-end payroll operations in a lean, fast-paced environment while effectively prioritizing competing responsibilities, managing multiple deadlines, and delivering accurate results.
- Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on Workday Payroll experience, including system maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and production support.
- Ability to build partnerships and effectively work with internal customers at all levels in the organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex payroll information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience overseeing a third-party payroll and tax services provider
- Experience in Workday Payroll configuration, including creation of earnings and deduction codes, calculation rules, business processes, and related payroll integrations.
- Experience supporting multi-state payroll tax filings, agency notices, registrations, and year-end reporting.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is:
- $86,973.00 - $130,460.00
- The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not reflect the value of the total rewards compensation.
- Lyric is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace collaborative success.
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