Sr. Payroll Analyst

Role: Senior Payroll Analyst responsible for managing U.S. biweekly payroll processes within Workday, including payroll calculations, reconciliations, reporting, audits, and issue resolution. Responsibilities include processing employee changes, managing time and absence data, ensuring compliance with tax and legal requirements, supporting SOX controls, and year-end activities like W-2 reporting. Collaboration with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, and Legal is essential. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; 3–5 years of U.S. payroll experience, particularly with complex or global organizations; extensive Workday Payroll and Time & Absence expertise; strong understanding of payroll compliance, taxes, and reconciliations; experience with SOX controls and audits; excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail and ability to handle confidential info. Preferred qualifications include RSU/equity payroll experience. High-value specifics: U.S. payroll, Workday platform, multistate tax compliance, SOX controls, and experience supporting global or complex payroll environments. Location: Bridgewater, NJ, with a focus on internal processes and stakeholder collaboration.