Payroll Compliance Analyst

Public Partnerships•Albany, NY

4h•$80,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Public Partnerships LLC supports individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses and aging adults, to remain in their homes and communities and “self” direct their own long-term home care. Our role as the nation’s largest and most experienced Financial Management Service provider is to assist those eligible Medicaid recipients to choose and pay for their own support workers and services within their state-approved personalized budget. We are appointed by states and managed healthcare organizations to better serve more of their residents and members requiring long-term care and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer funded services. Our culture attracts and rewards people who are results-oriented and strive to exceed customer expectations. We desire motivated candidates who are excited to join our fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and who want to make a difference in helping transform the lives of the consumers we serve. (learn more at www.pplfirst.com ). Job Summary The Payroll Compliance Analyst ensures full compliance with local, state, and federal payroll regulations while supporting the integrity of payroll systems and processes. This role is responsible for researching regulatory updates, maintaining compliance documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Legal, and IT, to ensure payroll systems and workflows remain legally compliant and operationally sound. The analyst also supports audits, system enhancements, and provides guidance on payroll best practices.

Requirements

Excellent knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations.
Experience with payroll software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
Strong project management and analytical skills.
Detail-oriented with strong mathematical aptitude.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Ability to maintain confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
BS/BA in Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred. Substantial professional experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
5+ years of U.S. payroll experience required; Proven work experience as a Payroll Consultant, Payroll Analyst, or similar role; Experience with payroll compliance, payroll systems, and cross-functional operations.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Payroll Compliance Expertise Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for payroll compliance and best practices.
Ensure payroll systems remain compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
Manage compliance functions and partner with IT on system requirements.
Maintain compliance across all gross-to-net payroll elements, including taxes, garnishments, unemployment, and statutory deductions.
Regulatory Research & Interpretation Research local, state, and federal payroll regulations and requirements.
Keep abreast of changes in payroll legislation and ensure timely application within internal processes.
Collaborate with Legal for interpretation of new or updated regulatory requirements.
Apply regulatory changes proactively to internal payroll processes and documentation.
Documentation, Auditing & Risk Management Prepare, update, and maintain payroll regulations and requirements for documentation and procedures.
Draft and revise internal payroll process documents.
Support internal payroll audits and ensure no compliance steps are overlooked.
Identify potential compliance risks, recommend solutions, and implement corrective actions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Operations, Legal, IT, HR, and Finance to ensure compliance is integrated across workflows.
Provide consultation on payroll best practices to internal stakeholders.
Partner with external vendors on compliance-related system updates and integrations.
Project & Vendor Support Support payroll and system-related projects, including process improvements and documentation updates.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability during system or regulatory changes.
Assist with vendor management related to payroll compliance services.
General Support Support functional areas with additional duties as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company and payroll information.