Payroll Analyst

Vaco
$28.85 - $33.70 / hr
United States, Alabama, Auburn
Feb 07, 2025
Vaco is assisting a client identify a Payroll Analyst and you will be responsible for managing the entire payroll process for US and Canadian employees. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll, compliance with relevant regulations, and fostering a culture of trust and efficiency within the payroll team. Key Responsibilities: * Payroll Processing Management: o Oversee and lead the end-to-end payroll process for US and Canada, including data collection, validation, and processing for all employees across various states and provinces. o Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions, while adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements. o Address and resolve any payroll-related discrepancies, issues, or inquiries in a timely and effective manner. o Reviews and reconciles payroll records for accuracy. o Supports annual preparation and delivery of W-2s. o Completes payroll tax registration with applicable state agencies. o Support M&A integration activities to ensure a seamless transition of newly onboarded portfolio companies. Qualifications and Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CPP, FPC) are a plus. * Proven experience (minimum of 5 years) in payroll, including multi-state and multi-province payroll processing. * Strong knowledge and experience with Workday or similar payroll systems. * Demonstrated leadership skills with at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role preferred. * Deep understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements in both the U.S. and Canada. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. * Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment, managing multiple priorities effectively. * High proficiency with Excel. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.