Senior Payroll Analyst

TheSeniorPayrollAnalystreviews,analyzes,reconciles,andinterpretspayrolldatatoensureaccuratemulti‑statepayrollprocessingincompliancewithapplicableregulatoryrequirements.Thisroleoverseespayrollreportingandanalysistosupportaccuracy,operationalefficiency,andadherencetoCompanypolicies,SOXrequirementsandlegalstandards.Workseffectivelywithalllevelsofmanagement,demonstratingexcellentcommunicationskillsandtheabilitytoexplaincomplexpayrollmattersclearlyandprofessionally.DemonstratesastrongunderstandingofAmTrust’smission,vision,andvalues,andconsistentlyupholdstheorganization’sstandards,ethics,andexpectations. ResponsiblefortheaccurateandtimelyprocessingofU.S.andCanadianpayrollsincompliancewithCompanypoliciesandallfederal,state/provincial,andlocalregulations.Prioritizeandresolvepayrollinquiries,provideclearandconciseguidancetostakeholders,andensurepayrolldataaccuracythroughreviewandreconciliation.PartnerwithHR,Finance,andvendorstosupportaudits,resolveissues,andmaintainconfidentialityofsensitivepayrollinformation.Researchandanalyzepayrollandsystem‑relatedissuestoidentifyrootcauses,assessimpact,andresolvediscrepancies.Determinepayrollliabilitiesbycollectingandanalyzingdatarelatedtoemployeeearningsandtaxestoensureaccuratepayrollcalculationsandcompliance.Developand/ormaintainpayrollmetricsforstrategicreporting.Partnerwithkeystakeholderstounderstandthevariousbusinessandinformationneedstodetermineeffectivetechnicalandanalyticalsupport.CollaboratewithHRIStodevelopandimprovestandardizedreportingforthepayrolldepartmentusingavarietyofsystemsandprocessestoensuretheneedsofinternalandexternalcustomersaremet.AssistwithtestingandvalidatingWorkdayscriptstosupportpayrollandsystemfunctionalityandTotalRewards,asneeded.Workcross-functionallywithotherteamsinBenefits,Compensation,HR,Finance,andotherManagementareas;assistwithprojectmanagementwithinTotalRewards.EnsurecurrentandaccurateSOPdocumentation,coordinateand/orperformtestingofsystemmodifications,anddevelop,provide,orcoordinatesystemtraining,educationaltoolsandmaterials.Assistwithdomesticnew‑statepayrollsetupbysupportingtaxapplications,respondingtostateandlocaljurisdictioninquiries,andconfiguringandmaintainingstatetaxsetupsinWorkday.Providesupportforthepreparationandprocessingofyear‑endW‑2statements.ProvideexpertiseinCorePayrollConceptsandCompliance;IRSandDepartmentofLaborrules/compensation/benefits/disposable&take-homepay.Keepscurrentwithmarkettrendsanddemands.Performotherfunctionallyrelateddutiesasassigned.Required:Minimumoffive(5)years'experience.Strongpayrollreportingandanalyticalskills.Implementationexperience.DemonstratedproficiencywithMicrosoftWord,Excel,HRIS,WorkdayandADPWagePaymentandGarnishmentServices.Workingknowledgeofgenerallyacceptedaccountingprinciples,practices,andprocedures.Excellent,service-orientedcommunicationskills.Abletoworkinahighpressure,teamworkfocusedenvironment.Meticulousattentiontodetailandgreataccuracy.Abilityandwillingnesstoworkholidaysandweekendsasbusinessneedsrequire.Preferred:Bachelor'sDegreeorequivalentworkexperienceCertifiedPayrollProfessional(CPP)CanadianpayrollexperienceComfortwithreportgeneratingsoftwareandMSExcelMulti-StatepayrolltaxexperienceThis job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.The expected salary range for this role is $77,600-110,000.00.Please note that the salary shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

Created: 2026-03-07