AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. · 1 hour ago
Senior Payroll Analyst
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$78K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expAmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate multi-state payroll processing in compliance with regulatory requirements. This role involves overseeing payroll reporting, analyzing payroll data, and collaborating with various departments to maintain operational efficiency and compliance with company policies.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Hiring Manager
Grace Hutchinson
Responsibilities
Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of U.S. and Canadian payrolls in compliance with Company policies and all federal, state/provincial, and local regulations. Prioritize and resolve payroll inquiries, provide clear and concise guidance to stakeholders, and ensure payroll data accuracy through review and reconciliation. Partner with HR, Finance, and vendors to support audits, resolve issues, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll information
Research and analyze payroll and system‑related issues to identify root causes, assess impact, and resolve discrepancies. Determine payroll liabilities by collecting and analyzing data related to employee earnings and taxes to ensure accurate payroll calculations and compliance
Develop and/or maintain payroll metrics for strategic reporting
Partner with key stakeholders to understand the various business and information needs to determine effective technical and analytical support
Collaborate with HRIS to develop and improve standardized reporting for the payroll department using a variety of systems and processes to ensure the needs of internal and external customers are met
Assist with testing and validating Workday scripts to support payroll and system functionality and Total Rewards, as needed
Work cross-functionally with other teams in Benefits, Compensation, HR, Finance, and other Management areas; assist with project management within Total Rewards
Ensure current and accurate SOP documentation, coordinate and/or perform testing of system modifications, and develop, provide, or coordinate system training, educational tools and materials
Assist with domestic new‑state payroll setup by supporting tax applications, responding to state and local jurisdiction inquiries, and configuring and maintaining state tax setups in Workday
Provide support for the preparation and processing of year‑end W‑2 statements
Provide expertise in Core Payroll Concepts and Compliance; IRS and Department of Labor rules/compensation/benefits/ disposable & take-home pay
Keeps current with market trends and demands
Perform other functionally related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five (5) years' experience
Strong payroll reporting and analytical skills
Implementation experience
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, HRIS, Workday and ADP Wage Payment and Garnishment Services
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures
Excellent, service-oriented communication skills
Able to work in a high pressure, teamwork focused environment
Meticulous attention to detail and great accuracy
Ability and willingness to work holidays and weekends as business needs require
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
Canadian payroll experience
Comfort with report generating software and MS Excel
Multi-State payroll tax experience
Benefits
Medical & Dental Plans
Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
Health Care Flexible Spending
Dependent Care
401k Savings Plans
Paid Time Off
Company
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a multinational property and casualty insurance company.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-11-13IPO
Leadership Team
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Daniel Pacicco
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Carl Canales
Executive Vice President - North American Field Operations
Recent News
2025-11-07
2025-11-05
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