[Remote] Sr. Analyst, Payroll

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Primo Brands is hiring a Senior Payroll Analyst to oversee accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple locations and jurisdictions. The role serves as a payroll subject matter expert, resolves complex issues, supports payroll tax administration and reporting, and improves payroll systems and processes in collaboration with HR, Finance, Benefits, Tax, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, validation, and processing of payroll for all employees
• Review payroll calculations, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit withholdings for accuracy
• Analyze payroll transactions and resolve complex payroll discrepancies
• Ensure payrolls are processed in accordance with established deadlines and service level expectations
• Serve as the escalation point for payroll inquiries and issue resolution
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Interpret payroll legislation and evaluate impacts to payroll processes and systems
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, garnishment orders, and leave-related pay requirements
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and explanations
• Monitor and maintain payroll controls to ensure data integrity and compliance
• Review payroll tax calculations, filings, and reconciliations
• Research and resolve payroll tax issues and notices from regulatory agencies
• Support year-end activities, including W-2 processing, tax reconciliation, and year-end system updates
• Partner with tax vendors to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports, metrics, and reconciliations
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Analyze payroll trends and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and accuracy
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to support business decision-making
• Support payroll system upgrades, implementations, and enhancements
• Lead payroll testing activities, including system releases and configuration changes
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures, job aids, and documentation
• Partner with HRIS and IT teams to support payroll integrations and data integrity
• Serve as a payroll subject matter expert for Payroll, HR, Finance, Benefits, and business leaders
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Payroll Analysts and Payroll Specialists
• Assist with training and onboarding of payroll team members
• Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of payroll experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Experience processing multi-state payroll
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, UKG, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Experience with payroll accounting and general ledger reconciliations
• Experience supporting SOX controls and audits
• Experience with system implementations and payroll process improvement initiatives
• Experience working in a large, complex, multi-entity organization

Benefits

• This is a remote position that can be performed in either an EST or CST zone.
• Eligible for an annual bonus.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), and health savings account (HSA).
• 401K with a 5% match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Employee life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Savings on auto, home, and pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays.
• Paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent.
• Legal services.
• Identity theft protection.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Adoption reimbursement benefit.
• FEDlogic.
• Commuter benefits.

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