Payroll Compliance Analyst

DBM GLOBAL INC•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Compliance Analyst supports the Payroll Manager and the broader payroll team. This role brings hands-on payroll expertise to assist with compliance related to union reporting, payroll tax research and audit support. The role includes problem-solving and communications with payroll, human resources and accounting departments. Union payroll experience is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of related experience, payroll tax experience preferred.
Union payroll processing or reporting experience preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Advanced Excel skills required, including pivot tables, lookups, moderately complex formulas, reconciliations, and data analysis to support payroll analytics, audits, and project work.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communication skills with the ability to explain payroll concepts clearly to team members, managers, and external partners.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
CPP or FPC certification preferred.
Strong working knowledge of payroll practices, regulations, and compliance requirements at the federal, state, local, and union levels.
Union payroll experience preferred, including familiarity with collective bargaining agreements, union deductions, and reporting requirements.
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Responsibilities

Responsible for union payroll activities, including review of collective bargaining agreement application, payroll system setup, deductions, benefits, and related reporting.
Prepare, review, and track union reports, certified payrolls, and remittance documentation.
Partner with payroll analysts to support payroll tax analysis and reconciliations, including quarterly and year-end tax filings, liability account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Conduct internal reviews of specific or irregular payroll items such as per diem, allowances, garnishments, etc.
Assist with operational payroll activities, analysis, and follow-up on complex or time-sensitive items.
Support quarter-end and year-end payroll close processes, including W-2 validation, audit support, and documentation.
Partner with Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, and external vendors to research and resolve payroll compliance issues.
Maintain clear documentation to support reconciliations, audits, and ongoing payroll compliance operations.
Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive payroll and employee data.
Participate in the implementation of new and revised payroll reporting by analyzing department policies, procedures, and systems.
Perform other payroll-related duties and projects as assigned.