Sr HRIS & Payroll Analyst

Leonardo•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior HRIS & Payroll Analyst supports accurate and timely payroll processing and maintains the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of employee and payroll data across Workday and ADP. Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the role is a senior functional resource for payroll operations, HRIS data management, system reconciliation, reporting, troubleshooting, testing, and process improvement. Payroll is processed in ADP, while Workday serves as a key source of employee and HR data. The analyst works with Payroll, HR, Benefits, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure employee changes are accurately reflected across systems and that payroll-related data is complete, authorized, and reconciled. This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is designated as hybrid. It is a permanent position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
At least 5 years of progressive payroll experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Advanced knowledge of HR information systems, specifically ADP, ETime, and Workday.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to foster a respectful, collaborative, and team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to multi-country payroll administration.
Experience with payroll in Canada, Mexico, and other international countries.

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end payroll processing in ADP, review payroll inputs and transactions, and perform pre- and post-payroll validation to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain and monitor employee and payroll data across Workday and ADP; conduct audits and reconciliations and coordinate corrections between systems.
Perform payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, control reviews, and audits; research unusual or material changes in payroll results.
Monitor data feeds and interfaces between Workday, ADP, and related systems; review error reports, troubleshoot records, coordinate corrections, and escalate technical issues.
Develop test scenarios, validate results, document issues, and support user acceptance testing and implementation activities.
Develop, run, and validate recurring and ad hoc Workday and ADP reports for payroll processing, reconciliations, audits, compliance, management requests, and business decisions; analyze data for trends and anomalies.
Monitor federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements; research and resolve tax notices and discrepancies with ADP and applicable tax authorities; assist with compliance updates.
Follow payroll procedures and internal controls, maintain documentation, protect confidential employee information, assist with internal and external audits, and recommend corrective actions for control gaps.
Serve as a senior resource for complex payroll and HRIS questions and resolve data, system, and payroll discrepancies with relevant stakeholders.
Identify process improvements through standardization, automation, stronger controls, and improved data quality; develop and maintain standard operating procedures, job aids, process documentation, and audit procedures.