AdvanSix · 1 month ago
Senior Payroll Analyst
Troy Hills, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expAdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for various end markets. The Senior Payroll Analyst ensures accurate payroll execution while supporting compliance and mentoring junior staff, combining technical expertise with leadership responsibilities.
ChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Process and audit biweekly payroll across multiple states, including union and non-union employees
Validate payroll data for accuracy (timesheets, attendance, deductions, tax withholdings)
Perform reconciliations between payroll and general ledger accounts
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard payroll data and ensure SOX compliance
Perform audits to ensure readiness for internal and external regulatory reviews
Develop procedures for reviewing and maintaining payroll system background configuration
Act as a point of escalation for complex payroll issues analysts cannot resolve
Mentor and train payroll specialists and analysts on processes and system functionality
Liaise with HR, Finance, Compensation and Benefits, HRIS, Legal and external vendors to resolve payroll discrepancies
Identify and implement process enhancements for efficiency and accuracy
Maintain continuous improvement log and lead payroll team and other partners in review and prioritization
Participate in payroll system upgrades and testing
Partner with HRBPs and Learning to prepare and deliver training to managers and employees as needed to improve upstream processes impacting payroll
Ensure maintenance of payroll SOPs and creation of new SOPs as needed
Prepare and distribute payroll reports/dashboards for management review
Develop insights and actions as a result of dashboard data
Qualification
Required
5+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state processing
Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Dayforce, Kronos) and tax regulations
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or related field
Benefits
Health, dental, vision & wellness programs
Paid vacation
401K with company matching
Health savings programs
Disability & life insurance
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
Paid holidays
Paid time off including vacation
Eligibility to purchase company stock
Flexible spending and health savings account eligibility
Employer-provided short term disability benefits
Eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits
Employer-provided basic life insurance
Eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages
Company
AdvanSix
AdvanSix is a chemical industry
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-09-16Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Erin Kane
President and CEO
Recent News
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