Payroll Analyst

Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Execution:

• Process semi-monthly payroll for all employees using Paylocity, including hourly staff, salaried employees, and commission-based loan officers and sales teams


• Execute off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, and manual payments as needed


• Maintain and update payroll records for new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and benefits deductions within Paylocity


• Serve as an owner of payroll cycle timelines and deliverables
  
  

Payroll Analysis & Compensation:

• Calculate, audit, and validate commissions, bonuses, and incentive payouts based on complex compensation plans


• Analyze payroll data for discrepancies, trends, and variances; resolve issues proactively


• Reconcile payroll data with Finance, including general ledger entries and month-end close processes


• Prepare payroll, commission, and analytical reports for leadership, particularly Sales leadership


• Develop and maintain advanced Excel models, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas

⚙️ Systems & HRIS Ownership

• Serve as a primary system owner and subject matter expert for Paylocity


• Configure and maintain payroll codes, deductions, and workflows within Paylocity


• Troubleshoot system issues and partner with HR/IT on enhancements and integrations


• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve payroll processes within Paylocity
  
  

✅ Compliance & Accuracy

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage laws


• Perform payroll audits and maintain documentation and audit trails


• Support year-end processes, including W-2s, audits, and reporting
  
  

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with HR, Finance, and Sales teams to ensure accurate execution of compensation and payroll processes


• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, commissions, and deductions in a timely manner

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred


• 3+ years of payroll processing and/or payroll analytics experience


• Experience processing semi-monthly payroll across multiple pay types


• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and wage laws


• Hands-on experience with Paylocity


• Advanced Excel skills required, including pivot tables and lookup functions
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion


• Strong organizational and time management skills in deadline-driven environments


• Ability to explain complex payroll data to non-technical stakeholders


• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in mortgage, lending, or sales-driven environments


• Experience managing loan officer commissions or sales incentive plans