Sr. Analyst, Payroll

Vail Resorts • Remo, VA

54d • $75,000 - $114,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Payroll Analyst supports the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of payroll processing, payroll tax, and accounting across the company’s U.S. and Canadian entities. The role serves as a senior subject matter expert for pay processing, payroll tax, accounting, and reporting, and drives compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations, as well as internal controls and SOX requirements.

The position partners with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support continuous process improvement, policy development, and operational excellence. It uses multi-jurisdictional payroll operations experience to help resolve complex issues, standardize processes, and advance cross-functional initiatives that improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive payroll experience in a multi-state, multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting, tax compliance, wage and hour regulations, and SOX/internal controls.
• Experience with payroll ERP systems such as Workday, ADP, or SAP, and case/ticket management platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to complex payroll projects, system initiatives, or process improvement efforts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficient to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Canadian payroll experience.
• Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional payroll operations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of payroll systems and processes to ensure accurate and timely payroll transactions.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to evaluate and improve payroll ERP functionality, case management tools, and related systems.
• Develop and maintain company payroll guidelines, procedures, and documentation using subject-matter expertise.
• Provide expertise on payroll tax matters, including withholding, unemployment, and other employer tax obligations across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.
• Research, analyze, and help resolve tax discrepancies; support timely, professional responses to agency inquiries, audits, and notices.
• Analyze and audit payroll results for compliance, accuracy, and reconciliation with finance systems; identify trends, variances, and process improvement opportunities.
• Lead internal projects for continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Support specialized or enterprise-wide projects affecting payroll or other functions, including system enhancements and operational efficiency efforts.
• Serve as a key contact and maintain effective working relationships on payroll tax, accounting, and systems matters with Benefits, Legal, HR Compliance, HRIS, Finance, and HR Business Partners.
• Apply multi-jurisdictional and operational experience to complex payroll scenarios, data analysis, reporting, and process standardization, including operations support and continuous improvement practices.
• Assist with documentation of procedures, controls, and best practices to strengthen operational consistency and audit readiness.

Benefits

• Free employee ski passes.
• Employee-discounted lift tickets for friends and family.
• Free ski lessons.
• Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Training and professional development.
• Health, medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible full-time employees; the posting notes seasonal employees become eligible after working 500 hours.
• Free ski passes for dependents.
• Critical Illness and Accident plans.
• Annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

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