Senior Payroll Analyst

Cherokee Federal•McLean, VA

21h

About The Position

The Senior Payroll Analyst will compile, analyze, review, and update data for accurate and timely execution of payroll. This role supports day-to-day payroll operations, including reconciliation, generation of reports, and audits.

Requirements

Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent work experience considered.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience in a multi-entity or multi-state environment.
Working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations, garnishment laws, and wage and hour compliance.
Experience with Oracle Fusion HCM Payroll or a comparable enterprise payroll system (ADP Workforce Now, Workday, etc.).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups for payroll reconciliation and reporting.
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to meet non-negotiable payroll deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential payroll data with the highest level of discretion and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle Fusion HCM Payroll specifically, including payroll flows, element configuration, balance adjustments, and OTBI reporting.
Familiarity with ADP SmartCompliance for multi-state tax filing.
Experience in a Government Contracting (GovCon) environment with exposure to SCA, Davis-Bacon, DCAA timekeeping, or FAR/CAS compliance.
Fundamental Payroll Professional (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
Experience supporting year-end W-2 and W-2c processes including balance verification and corrections.

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly, weekly, and off-cycle payrolls for multiple legal entities using Oracle Fusion HCM Payroll, ensuring accuracy across earnings, deductions, garnishments, and taxes.
Perform payroll element entries, batch uploads, and retroactive pay adjustments within Oracle Fusion Payroll.
Review and validate payroll calculation results; investigate and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission.
Execute payroll flow tasks including payroll run, prepayment, payment, and costing; monitor flow statuses and resolve exceptions.
Support off-cycle payment processing for terminations, missed payments, and manual checks.
Ensure compliance with Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act, and DCAA payroll documentation requirements where applicable.
Process wage garnishments, child support orders, levies, and creditor garnishments.
Review garnishment withholding calculations and validate compliance with federal and state consumer credit protection limits.
Coordinate employee deduction setups for benefits, voluntary deductions, and savings plans with the Benefits team.
Prepare payroll registers, audit reports, and reconciliation schedules for Finance and internal audit review.
Maintain payroll records in compliance with DCAA and organizational records retention policies.
Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees, HR Business Partners, and Finance in a timely and accurately manner.