We are looking for a Senior Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations for a healthcare organization in Durham, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll analyst who combines strong processing expertise with a solid understanding of accounting impact and financial accuracy. The role will focus on delivering precise, timely payroll for a large employee population while partnering closely with accounting stakeholders to maintain accurate reporting and controls.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing in Workday, including reviewing inputs, validating results, balancing payroll totals, securing approvals, and coordinating funding and disbursement activities.
• Administer payroll for a multi-state workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and in accordance with established schedules.
• Analyze payroll data to identify inconsistencies, research root causes, and resolve issues quickly to maintain dependable payroll operations.
• Partner with the corporate accounting team to confirm payroll-related transactions are recorded correctly in the general ledger and align with financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare and review payroll reconciliations, journal entry support, and other documentation needed to support accounting accuracy and audit readiness.
• Take ownership of day-to-day payroll activities with minimal supervision, providing dependable support to payroll leadership and contributing to operational continuity.
• Assist with payroll activities associated with bringing processes back in-house, helping promote a stable and effective operating model.
• Recommend and support process improvements that enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across ongoing operations.