Lead Payroll Analyst

Lead Payroll Analyst

Location: Lincoln, RI, United States

Date Posted: Jun 26, 2026

Share:

Apply Now

Save Job Saved

Description

Lead Payroll Analyst - Hybrid (Human Resources)

50 Amica Way, Lincoln, RI 02865

Thank you for considering Amica as part of your career journey, where your future is our business.

At Amica, we strive to build a culture of belonging where employees are encouraged to share their unique experience to enrich our workplace, strengthen our company's mission and broaden our vision of what's possible. We're focused on creating a workplace that works for all. We'll continue to provide training, guidance, and resources to make Amica a true place of belonging for all employees. Want to learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Visit our DEI page to read about it!

As a mutual company, our people are our priority. We seek differences of opinion, life experience and perspective to represent the diversity of our policyholders and achieve the best possible outcomes.

This role is hybrid requiring onsite days on our Lincoln, RI corporate campus.

This role does not currently offer employment visa sponsorship.

Position Summary:

Under limited direction, the Lead Payroll Analyst serves as the organization''s payroll subject matter expert and provides functional leadership for payroll operations, with a primary focus on Workday Payroll. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll, maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and driving continuous process improvement. As the primary Workday Payroll expert, the Lead Payroll Analyst leads system optimization efforts and supports payroll-related projects and enhancements. In addition, they offer day-to-day guidance, training, and mentorship to payroll team members, promotes payroll best practices, and acts as the escalation point for complex payroll, tax, and system-related issues in Workday.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary Workday Payroll subject matter expert for the payroll team, providing technical leadership and guidance on payroll processes and system functionality
• Process end-to-end payroll accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable policies and regulations
• Review payroll results, identify discrepancies, and resolve complex payroll issues, escalations, and exceptions prior to payroll finalization
• Participate in the transition to Workday & OSV, including testing, validation, etc.
• Monitor, interpret, and implement changes to federal, state, and local payroll regulations, ensuring ongoing compliance and proactively communicating impacts to leadership
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve payroll policies, procedures, controls, and workflows to support operational excellence and compliance
• Identify, recommend, and lead process improvement and automation initiatives that enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and employee experience
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring compliance with established controls
• Lead year-end payroll activities, including tax reporting, reconciliations, regulatory filings, and employee communications, including form W-2 and 1099-R balancing
• Partner with HR, HRIS, Finance, Technology, external vendors, and third-party providers to support payroll operations, pension administration, system initiatives, and regulatory compliance
• May be called upon to handle other duties as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources or related field required
• Significant hands-on experience with Workday Payroll is required
• Seven to ten years of progressive payroll experience, including experience in complex, multi-state payroll environments
• Experience in payroll processing, with a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll operations
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and lead initiatives
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation a plus

Total Rewards:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Paid Vacation - you will receive at least 13 vacation days in the first 12 months; amounts could be greater depending on the role. While able to use prior to accrual, vacation time will accrue monthly.
• Holidays - 14 paid holidays observed
• Sick time - 6 days sick time at hire, 6 additional days sick time at 90 days of employment
• Generous 401k with company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, annual 3% non-elective employer contribution
• Annual Success Sharing Plan - Paid to eligible employees if company meets or exceeds combined ratio, growth and/or service goals
• Generous leave programs, including paid parental bonding leave
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous fitness and wellness reimbursement
• Employee community involvement
• Strong relationships, lifelong friendships
• Opportunities for advancement in a successful and growing company

Amica conducts background checks which includes a review of criminal, educational, employment and social media histories, and if the role involves use of a company vehicle, a motor vehicle or driving history report. The background check will not be initiated until after a conditional offer of employment is made and the candidate accepts the offer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

The safety and security of our employees and our customers is a top priority. Employees may have access to employees' and customers' personal and financial information in order to perform their job duties. Candidates with a criminal history that imposes a direct or indirect threat to our employees' or customers' physical, mental or financial well-being may result in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

About Amica

Amica Mutual Insurance Company is America's oldest mutual insurer of automobiles. A direct national writer, Amica also offers home, marine and umbrella insurance. Amica Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary, provides life insurance and retirement solutions. Amica was founded on the principles of creating peace of mind and building enduring relationships for and with our exceptionally loyal policyholders, a mission that thousands of employees in offices nationwide share and support.

Equal Opportunity Policy: All qualified applicants who are authorized to work in the United States will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, ethnicity, age, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, mental condition, military status, genetic information or any other class protected by law. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of age with respect to individuals who are 40 years of age or older. Employees are subject to the provisions of the Workers'' Compensation Act.

Amica Mutual Insurance Company is committed to protecting job seekers from recruitment fraud. We never request sensitive personal information or payment during the interview process. All legitimate job opportunities are listed on our official careers site: https://careers.amica.com. Learn more in the "Is Amica hiring?" section of our FAQ.

rp

Share:

Apply Now