Senior Payroll Analyst

AdvanSix Inc•Chesterfield, VA

41d•$86,400 - $129,600

About The Position

The Sr. Payroll Analyst bridges operational payroll processing and strategic oversight. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll execution while supporting compliance, process improvements, and mentoring junior payroll staff. It combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for someone ready to step up from an analyst role but not yet managing the entire payroll function.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or related field preferred.
5+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state processing.
Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Dayforce, Kronos) and tax regulations.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

Process and audit biweekly payroll across multiple states, including union and non-union employees.
Validate payroll data for accuracy (timesheets, attendance, deductions, tax withholdings).
Perform reconciliations between payroll and general ledger accounts.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard payroll data and ensure SOX compliance.
Perform audits to ensure readiness for internal and external regulatory reviews
Develop procedures for reviewing and maintaining payroll system background configuration
Act as a point of escalation for complex payroll issues analysts cannot resolve.
Mentor and train payroll specialists and analysts on processes and system functionality.
Liaise with HR, Finance, Compensation and Benefits, HRIS, Legal and external vendors to resolve payroll discrepancies.
Identify and implement process enhancements for efficiency and accuracy.
Maintain continuous improvement log and lead payroll team and other partners in review and prioritization.
Participate in payroll system upgrades and testing.
Partner with HRBPs and Learning to prepare and deliver training to managers and employees as needed to improve upstream processes impacting payroll
Ensure maintenance of payroll SOPs and creation of new SOPs as needed
Prepare and distribute payroll reports/dashboards for management review.
Develop insights and actions as a result of dashboard data.