Senior Payroll Analyst
FloQast· Finance – Accounting
Hybrid (Multiple U.S. locations)$90k - $140kFull-timePosted 1w ago
About the role
Senior Payroll Analyst responsible for owning US and Canada payroll, acting as in-house expert on UKG Pro (UltiPro) and Workforce Management Dimensions, coordinating with international payroll providers, and driving process improvements for scalable payroll operations.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state US and Canada payroll accurately and on time, including bi-weekly payrolls, off-cycle payments, and manual checks
- Serve as the in-house expert for UKG Pro payroll and Workforce Management Dimensions, including configuration, troubleshooting, and working with UKG support
- Review and simplify UKG setup, replacing manual workarounds with sustainable processes
- Write and maintain clear payroll procedures and process documentation
- Act as primary point of contact for international payroll providers (UK, Australia, Germany, India): review inputs/outputs, reconcile results, ensure accurate/ timely pay
- Perform or support payroll reconciliation to the general ledger with Accounting each cycle; support audit/compliance requests
- Maintain strong payroll controls (approvals, access, separation of duties)
- Record and process employee changes (leaves of absence, salary changes, reporting changes)
- Ensure new hire and termination data flows correctly from HRIS into payroll
- Manage state tax registrations and ongoing tax filings; maintain accurate employee tax profiles
- Collaborate with Benefits and HR Business Partners on deductions, open enrollment, and related processes
- Work with the HRIS Manager to optimize UKG utilization
- Handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion
- Train and back up team members as payroll function grows
- Perform other duties and special projects as needed
Qualifications
- 5 to 7+ years of hands-on payroll experience, with at least 3 years processing payroll in UKG Pro (UltiPro)
- Experience processing multi-state US payroll and Canadian payroll
- Experience supporting or coordinating international payrolls with outside providers
- Experience in a growing company with 700+ employees across multiple countries
- Comfort running payroll independently, including mid-cycle issues
- Experience documenting processes and improving or cleaning up existing payroll setups
- Strong understanding of payroll tax, compliance, and internal controls
- BS/BA in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- CPP preferred
- Strong Excel skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and G-Suite
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Clear written and verbal communication, collaborative and helpful attitude
- High integrity and ability to protect confidential information
- Ownership mindset and pride in getting it right
Skills
Required:Payroll processingUKG Pro (UltiPro)Payroll compliance & taxProcess documentation
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Family Forming benefits
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Unlimited Vacation
- Participation in Employee Stock Program
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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