Senior Payroll & HRIS Analyst

Aires•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aires is a leading provider of relocation management services with over 40 years of experience. They offer an award-winning technology platform, strong client retention, and a commitment to employee growth. This role is for a Senior Payroll & HRIS Analyst, based in the Pittsburgh, PA office, working in a hybrid environment. The position involves utilizing analytical and administrative skills to manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of HR and payroll data across systems. The role requires executing payroll, reporting, auditing, and compliance management, including tax, audit, data, and reporting functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field
3–5+ years of experience in payroll processing, HRIS, reporting, or compliance
Strong knowledge of payroll operations, including multistate processing and tax requirements
Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Dayforce)
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
Payroll certification (FPC/CPP)
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Strong attention to detail and data integrity
Ability to manage deadlines in a cyclical processing environment
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive data

Nice To Haves

Excellent customer service and administrative skills
Computer literacy with MS Office products, and ability to grasp proprietary software
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks
Ability to follow policies and procedures
Can-do attitude
Genuine desire to help others
Team oriented mindset, with a strong sense of care and urgency
Desire to embrace our core values: Client Focus, Results, Responsibility & Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation.

Responsibilities

Executes end-to-end biweekly payroll processing on a regular cycle ensuring timely and accurate payment to employees
Reviews and validates payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, timekeeping, bonuses, and deductions
Reconciles payroll prior to processing, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues
Ensures accurate calculation and remittance of taxes, garnishments, and other withholdings
Manages off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, and corrections as needed
Partners with Finance on payroll funding, general ledger postings, and account reconciliations
Maintains and validates employee and payroll data within HRIS and payroll systems
Supports system updates, enhancements, and integrations related to payroll and HR processes
Investigates and resolves data discrepancies and system issues in collaboration with stakeholders and vendors
Develops and delivers recurring and ad hoc HR and payroll reports
Analyzes payroll and workforce data to identify trends, variances, and risks
Supports leadership reporting needs related to compensation, headcount, and workforce planning
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour laws and tax requirements
Performs routine audits of payroll transactions, system controls, and reporting outputs
Supports internal and external audits by providing documentation and addressing inquiries
Manages payroll tax processing through third party vendor. Investigates and resolves all discrepancies and registers for tax accounts in new jurisdictions as needed.
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure payroll processes and systems remain compliant