Payroll Analyst

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Payroll Analyst in Acton, MA. Summary: We are seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to support the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll operations. This role is responsible for payroll administration, payroll tax compliance, reporting, audits, reconciliations, and employee support. Key Responsibilities:

• Process biweekly multi-state payroll for a large employee population, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Audit payroll data including hours worked, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and tax withholdings
• Perform payroll reconciliations and validate payroll reports prior to and following processing
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax issues, and employee inquiries
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and wage and hour laws
• Administer garnishments, levies, liens, and other mandatory payroll deductions
• Process off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, bonus payments, and termination payments as needed
• Support payroll operations for international locations as required
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee and payroll data
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and tax reconciliations
• Maintain payroll documentation, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, efficiency, and compliance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
• Extensive experience with Workday Payroll
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting payroll operations in a high-volume environment
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Workday Payroll
• Payroll Tax Compliance
• Payroll Auditing & Reconciliations
• Payroll Reporting
• Garnishments & Deductions
• Process Improvement
• Excel Proficiency
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting payroll in Canada, Mexico, or Costa Rica
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification)
• Experience working in a global organization
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis

Key Competencies:

• Multi-State Payroll Processing