Senior, Tax Services - Payroll Analyst

Deloitte • Tampa, FL

173d • $64,725 - $132,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Deloitte’s Business Process Solutions Payroll team to help employers manage workforce-related complexities by delivering US payroll services. The Senior Payroll Analyst processes payroll for clients across industries and organization sizes, providing accurate, timely service and maintaining strong client relationships. The position handles payroll compliance, data quality, reconciliations, reporting, employee inquiries, year-end activities, and payroll technology setup and maintenance. It also supports operational improvement by updating procedures, resolving process gaps, and applying automation. The role follows a hybrid model, with US Tax professionals required to co-locate in person 2–3 days per week, and may involve travel averaging up to 10%. Recruiting for this role ends May 31, 2027.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, human resources, international business, finance, accounting, or another relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience processing end-to-end U.S. payroll for small to large employee populations, including regular and off-cycle payrolls, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, gross-ups, reconciliations, and year-end activities such as W-2 support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. payroll compliance requirements, including federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage and hour considerations, payroll recordkeeping, and audit-ready documentation practices.
• Experience using payroll systems and related technology to manage employee data, client setup, data uploads, APIs, configuration testing, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and client-facing communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2–3 days per week.
• Ability to travel up to 10% on average, depending on work and clients served.
• One active accreditation that is obtained, in process, or that the candidate is willing and able to obtain: a CPA license in the state of practice or primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA; if not CPA eligible, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Enrolled Agent, or Juris Doctor (JD).

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
• Proficiency with payroll software such as ADP, Workday, or Paycom, and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, consultative, quantitative, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with an aptitude for working as part of a global team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and a deadline-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly, monthly, and semi-monthly payrolls for US-based employees, including salaries, bonuses, and other compensation adjustments for clients of varying sizes and industries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Enter, validate, and reconcile payroll data using data uploads, APIs, and manual entry.
• Handle payroll deductions, including benefits, retirement contributions, and garnishments.
• Perform complex payroll calculations, including gross-ups, both within and outside the payroll system.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and prepare reports for management, audits, and compliance.
• Use payroll software to maintain employee data, including new hires, terminations, and pay rates; set up clients on technology; and configure and test system changes.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee questions about pay, taxes, and deductions within agreed service-level response times.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and distribution.
• Stay current on payroll regulatory changes and maintain compliance with applicable legislation.
• Generate required payroll reports.
• Develop and maintain client relationships through strong written and verbal communication.
• Interpret and explain information and data using analytical and quantitative skills.
• Follow checklists and procedure guides or workflows, and keep them up to date.
• Design operational solutions to improve internal processes and client experience.
• Escalate issues to a Senior Analyst or Manager promptly when appropriate.
• Adapt existing processes to close process gaps, address changing business requirements, and use automation to improve efficiency.

Benefits

• Broad range of employee benefits; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.
• May be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and individual and organizational performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior