Lead Payroll Analylst

Job Summary The Lead Payroll Analyst is responsible for overseeing complex payroll data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. This role serves as a subject matter expert for payroll systems, audits, and controls, partnering closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and external vendors. The Lead Payroll Analyst also supports process improvements, system implementations, and mentoring of junior payroll staff. Key Responsibilities • Perform and review complex payroll reconciliations, including payroll registers to general ledger, bank accounts, taxes, benefits, garnishments, and accruals. • Analyze payroll results and trends; investigate and resolve discrepancies and variances. • Lead payroll data audits and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. • Serve as a payroll subject matter expert for systems (e.g., ADP). • Prepare and review payroll reports for management, Finance, and auditors. • Partner with HR and Benefits to validate employee data, earnings, deductions, and benefit enrollments. • Assist with payroll system implementations, upgrades, and testing; validate data conversions and parallel runs. • Mentor and provide guidance to Payroll Analysts and Specialists. • Identify and implement process improvements and automation to increase accuracy and efficiency. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including payroll analysis and reconciliations. • Strong knowledge of payroll accounting, tax filings, and compliance requirements. • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred). • Experience with enterprise payroll systems (ADP). • Proven ability to manage complex payroll data and meet strict deadlines. Key Skills & Competencies • Payroll data analysis & reconciliation • Variance and trend analysis • General ledger & bank reconciliations • Audit and compliance leadership • Process improvement & automation • Cross-functional collaboration and communication • Leadership and mentoring Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™