Senior Payroll Analyst

We are looking for a Senior Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations for a healthcare organization in Durham, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll analyst who combines strong processing expertise with a solid understanding of accounting impact and financial accuracy. The role will focus on delivering precise, timely payroll for a large employee population while partnering closely with accounting stakeholders to maintain accurate reporting and controls.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing in Workday, including reviewing inputs, validating results, balancing payroll totals, securing approvals, and coordinating funding and disbursement activities.

• Administer payroll for a multi-state workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and in accordance with established schedules.

• Analyze payroll data to identify inconsistencies, research root causes, and resolve issues quickly to maintain dependable payroll operations.

• Partner with the corporate accounting team to confirm payroll-related transactions are recorded correctly in the general ledger and align with financial reporting requirements.

• Prepare and review payroll reconciliations, journal entry support, and other documentation needed to support accounting accuracy and audit readiness.

• Take ownership of day-to-day payroll activities with minimal supervision, providing dependable support to payroll leadership and contributing to operational continuity.

• Assist with payroll activities associated with bringing processes back in-house, helping promote a stable and effective operating model.

• Recommend and support process improvements that enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across ongoing operations.

• At least 3 years of payroll experience, including direct responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing.

• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, with the ability to navigate and manage payroll activities independently.

• Proven background processing payroll for large employee populations, including multi-state payroll environments.

• Strong understanding of how payroll entries affect the general ledger, including reconciliations, debits, credits, and journal entries.

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to detect anomalies, troubleshoot issues, and make timely corrections.

• Self-directed and proactive work style, with the ability to learn quickly and contribute effectively with limited oversight.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with payroll and accounting teams.

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