Senior Payroll Analyst

Join SADA as a Senior Payroll Analyst!

Your Mission 

As a Senior Payroll Analyst at SADA, you are a motivated individual with a knack for numbers and a flair for details. You will direct and control payroll preparation, processing, and distribution– ensuring that existing policies and procedures are followed. 

This is a critical role within our growing Finance team ( providing additional support to our People Operations team) that requires an exceptional performer. The successful candidate will be able to learn new processes quickly, adapt to ever-changing priorities, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively across multiple functions. This position reports directly to the Global Payroll Manager. 

Responsibilities

• Process and administer US semi-monthly, and international payroll
• Process off-cycle and special payrolls, including manual checks, as needed
• Ensure all employees are paid timely and accurately, reviewing the correctness of all deductions, garnishments, and other special payroll deductions and earnings
• Manage timesheet submission and approval process and provide support to employees regarding timesheet questions or issues
• Track and audit pay changes each payroll cycle
• Journal entries and other accounting payroll-related tasks
• Partner with PeopleOps to track leave payments
• Assist the Global Payroll Manager to manage new and existing state tax accounts, quarterly tax filings, and respond to government agency inquiries, as needed
• Continuously improve all payroll processes
• Answer and clarify payroll-related employee questions
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties and assignments as needed
• Back up to the Payroll Analyst as needed

Pathway to Success 

#BeOneStepAhead: At SADA we are in the business of change. We are focused on leading-edge technology that is ever-evolving. We embrace change enthusiastically and encourage agility. This means that not only do our teams know that change is inevitable, but they embrace this change to continuously expand their skills, preparing for future customer needs. 

Your success starts by positively impacting the direction of a fast-growing practice with vision and passion. You will be measured bi-yearly by the breadth, magnitude, and quality of your contributions, and how well you collaborate with your peers.  

Expectations

Onboarding/Training - The first several weeks of onboarding are dedicated to learning and will encompass learning materials/assignments and compliance training, as well as meetings with relevant individuals. Details of the timeline are shared closer to the start date.

Job Requirements

Required Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience is required
• 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Payroll and data analysis experience and knowledge
• Understanding of overtime laws and regulations
• Previous experience within a control or audit environment
• Able to develop a professional payroll function that is scalable & flexible to meet the company's rapid growth
• Experience working with SOX compliance
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organization skills and ability to work under competing deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrated ability to research, make recommendations, and act on changes to tax items and related policies
• Manage confidential/sensitive information, exhibiting professionalism and discretion needed
• Ability to react quickly and professionally in high-stress situations
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Spreadsheets 

Useful Qualifications:

• US, Canadian, UK payroll experience
• Previous experience with Paylocity HRIS/Payroll