Senior Payroll Analyst

Pritchard Auto Company•Clear Lake, IA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Analyst to oversee complex payroll operations and ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity across the organization. This role blends deep payroll expertise with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to support reliable payroll execution, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail‑driven environment, enjoys solving complex payroll challenges, and partners closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
At least 5 years of progressive payroll experience in a complex environment
Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax compliance, and labor laws
Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and data analysis
Experience with payroll systems such as ADP or similar platforms
High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
Strong communication and problem‑solving skills

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification
Experience supporting multi‑state or multi‑company payroll
Experience partnering with Finance, external vendors, and auditors
Payroll system implementation or optimization experience
Strong documentation and process‑improvement background

Responsibilities

Oversee and review multi‑entity, multi‑state payroll processing to ensure accuracy and compliance
Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll processes, calculations, and funding requirements
Monitor payroll funding and coordinate with payroll providers to avoid processing delays
Perform complex payroll reconciliations and variance analysis
Resolve escalated payroll issues using root‑cause analysis
Support year‑end payroll activities, including W‑2 processing and corrections
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
Review payroll tax filings, amendments, and reconciliations in partnership with payroll vendors
Research regulatory changes and assess impacts to payroll operations
Support internal and external audits through documentation and analysis
Maintain internal payroll controls, policies, and documentation
Prepare and analyze payroll reports related to earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, and labor costs
Develop recurring payroll metrics and dashboards for HR and Finance leadership
Support payroll forecasting, accruals, and reconciliations
Ensure payroll data accuracy through audits and validation checks
Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate data flow and compliance
Provide guidance, training, and support to Payroll Specialists and HR partners
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and system efficiency
Assist with payroll system upgrades, testing, and implementations