Payroll Analyst | Financial Services | $65K–$80K + Bonus | Clearwater, FL | Hybrid

Payroll Analyst | Financial Services | $65K–$80K + Bonus | Clearwater, FL| Hybrid

Our client, a leading global financial services organization, is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join its established global payroll team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the full bi-weekly U.S. payroll cycle across multiple states and entities.
• Utilize Workday Payroll to run reports, validate payroll data, troubleshoot issues, and conduct audits.
• Review payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, and employee transfers.
• Reconcile payroll settlements and 401(k) contributions.
• Prepare and review payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end payroll processes and payroll tax-related research.
• Serve as an important U.S. payroll contact, responding to employee inquiries and partnering with internal stakeholders.
• Review garnishments, levies, and other payroll-related adjustments.
• Support payroll process improvements, system implementations, and vendor-related projects.
• Provide payroll information to internal business partners and external auditors as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a financial services organization is required.
• 2+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll experience, including reporting, troubleshooting, payroll validation, and audits.
• Experience processing full-cycle, multi-state U.S. payroll is required.
• Background supporting payroll within a medium-to-large organization with complex payroll operations.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll reconciliations and journal entries.
• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance or a similar third-party payroll tax platform.
• Canadian and/or LATAM payroll experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• Someone who takes ownership, is reliable, and is interested in building a long-term career in payroll.

Compensation & Work Environment

• Base salary: $65,000–$80,000, depending on experience.
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite per week.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) match, employee stock purchase program, and professional development opportunities.