Senior Payroll Analyst

Heritage Christian Services • Rochester and surrounding areas, NY

46d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Payroll Analyst will be responsible for processing and reconciling payroll for multiple pay cycles, handling complex calculations, deductions, and adjustments. This role involves performing payroll reconciliations, assisting with reporting requirements, and supporting ADP system administration and configuration. The analyst will also maintain documentation of payroll processes, policies, and procedures, and assist with payroll audits and regulatory compliance efforts. Additionally, the position serves as a backup to the Payroll Lead and identifies opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency. Other duties as required to support payroll operations will also be performed.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of progressive payroll experience, with advanced technical knowledge of payroll systems, preferably ADP.
• Demonstrated expertise in payroll processing, reporting, and compliance, including federal, state, and local requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Processes complex data sets with precision and thoroughness in high-volume environments while effectively managing time to meet deadlines and prioritize competing tasks.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills; able to interpret data and identify discrepancies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with HR, Finance, and internal partners.
• Commitment to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills required; intermediate Excel skills preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; equivalent combination of experience and training will be considered.
• Payroll certifications such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus but not required, demonstrating professional commitment and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile payroll for multiple pay cycles, handling complex calculations, deductions, and adjustments.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and assist with reporting requirements.
• Support ADP system administration and configuration.
• Maintain documentation of payroll processes, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with payroll audits and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Serve as a backup to the Payroll Lead on payroll functions as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.
• Performs other duties as required to support payroll operations.

Benefits

• Our Commitment to Equity and Justice: We believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree