Mid Level Payroll Analyst Jobs
Mid level payroll analyst jobs go to analysts ready to own payroll cycles end to end, resolve complex discrepancies independently, and mentor junior staff without constant oversight. Openings run heavily 69% remote or hybrid across Education, Staffing & Recruiting, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with Ryder System, Jobot, and Ursus hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Senior Payroll Analyst
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Information Technology (IT)
Location: Remote
Reports to: IT HRIS Senior Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
About Loenbro
Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.
At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.
Job Summary
The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for supporting payroll operations through payroll validation, system configuration, testing, process improvement, and project initiatives. This role serves as a key liaison between Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to ensure payroll systems are operating accurately and efficiently.
The Senior Payroll Analyst will play a critical role in payroll system implementations, data migrations, mergers and acquisitions, payroll integrations, and ongoing system enhancements. The ideal candidate combines payroll expertise with analytical skills, project management experience, and a continuous improvement mindset to ensure compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Validation
- Validate payroll calculations, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit integrations to ensure payroll accuracy.
- Analyze payroll results and investigate discrepancies prior to payroll processing.
- Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve issues.
- Support payroll processing activities while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Monitor payroll control processes and recommend improvements to reduce risk.
Payroll System Testing & Implementations
- Lead and execute parallel payroll testing during payroll system implementations and upgrades.
- Develop test scenarios, test scripts, and testing documentation.
- Validate payroll configuration requirements and system functionality.
- Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and payroll validation activities.
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure successful deployment of payroll system changes.
Payroll Configuration & Integrations
- Support payroll system setup, configuration, and maintenance.
- Analyze and validate integrations between payroll, HRIS, timekeeping, benefits, and financial systems.
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to troubleshoot interface and integration issues.
- Document system configurations, business requirements, and process flows.
Data Migration & Conversion
- Support payroll data conversion activities during system implementations and acquisitions.
- Validate historical payroll data and ensure accurate migration between payroll systems.
- Perform data analysis, reconciliation, and quality assurance testing.
- Identify and resolve data integrity issues throughout migration projects.
Mergers & Acquisitions Support
- Participate in payroll due diligence activities related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Support payroll transitions and integrations for newly acquired organizations.
- Analyze payroll processes and recommend alignment strategies.
- Assist with payroll system consolidation efforts.
Process Improvement & Analytics
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and system efficiencies.
- Develop and maintain payroll metrics, reporting, and dashboards.
- Analyze trends and recommend operational improvements.
- Create and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation.
- Support automation initiatives that improve payroll accuracy and scalability.
Project Management
- Participate in payroll-related projects from planning through implementation.
- Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder communications.
- Assist with change management and training initiatives.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure successful project outcomes.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
- 3-7 years of payroll experience with increasing responsibility.
- Experience supporting payroll system implementations, upgrades, or conversions.
- Experience conducting payroll testing and payroll validation activities.
- Experience with payroll data migrations and system integrations.
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and payroll transitions.
- Experience with HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and benefits systems.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
- Experience with Workday, UKG, ADP, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar enterprise payroll platforms.
- Project Management certification or experience leading projects preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of payroll regulations, compliance requirements, and payroll best practices.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience performing payroll reconciliation and audit activities.
- Strong understanding of payroll configuration and system functionality.
- Knowledge of payroll interfaces, integrations, and data management principles.
- Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into testing and configuration solutions.
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, reporting, and data analysis.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Success Measures for This Role
The successful Senior Payroll Analyst will:
- Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
- Lead successful payroll testing and implementation efforts.
- Improve payroll processes and system efficiency.
- Support seamless payroll data migrations and integrations.
- Contribute to successful mergers and acquisition payroll activities.
- Deliver projects on time while minimizing payroll disruptions.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
- Remote/Home Office: Primarily remote work requiring regular use of computers, virtual collaboration tools, and business applications.
- Collaboration: Regular interaction with HR, IT, Business Systems, application vendors, and business stakeholders through virtual meetings and communication platforms.
- Travel: Occasional travel may be required for company meetings, training, project activities, or other business needs.
This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.
Benefits
Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.
Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you're ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:
- Living with Integrity
- Exceeding Expectations
- Acting with Urgency
- Delivering Excellence
…we want to hear from you.
Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Senior Payroll Analyst
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Information Technology (IT)
Location: Remote
Reports to: IT HRIS Senior Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
About Loenbro
Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.
At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.
Job Summary
The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for supporting payroll operations through payroll validation, system configuration, testing, process improvement, and project initiatives. This role serves as a key liaison between Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to ensure payroll systems are operating accurately and efficiently.
The Senior Payroll Analyst will play a critical role in payroll system implementations, data migrations, mergers and acquisitions, payroll integrations, and ongoing system enhancements. The ideal candidate combines payroll expertise with analytical skills, project management experience, and a continuous improvement mindset to ensure compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Validation
- Validate payroll calculations, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit integrations to ensure payroll accuracy.
- Analyze payroll results and investigate discrepancies prior to payroll processing.
- Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve issues.
- Support payroll processing activities while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Monitor payroll control processes and recommend improvements to reduce risk.
Payroll System Testing & Implementations
- Lead and execute parallel payroll testing during payroll system implementations and upgrades.
- Develop test scenarios, test scripts, and testing documentation.
- Validate payroll configuration requirements and system functionality.
- Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and payroll validation activities.
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure successful deployment of payroll system changes.
Payroll Configuration & Integrations
- Support payroll system setup, configuration, and maintenance.
- Analyze and validate integrations between payroll, HRIS, timekeeping, benefits, and financial systems.
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to troubleshoot interface and integration issues.
- Document system configurations, business requirements, and process flows.
Data Migration & Conversion
- Support payroll data conversion activities during system implementations and acquisitions.
- Validate historical payroll data and ensure accurate migration between payroll systems.
- Perform data analysis, reconciliation, and quality assurance testing.
- Identify and resolve data integrity issues throughout migration projects.
Mergers & Acquisitions Support
- Participate in payroll due diligence activities related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Support payroll transitions and integrations for newly acquired organizations.
- Analyze payroll processes and recommend alignment strategies.
- Assist with payroll system consolidation efforts.
Process Improvement & Analytics
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and system efficiencies.
- Develop and maintain payroll metrics, reporting, and dashboards.
- Analyze trends and recommend operational improvements.
- Create and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation.
- Support automation initiatives that improve payroll accuracy and scalability.
Project Management
- Participate in payroll-related projects from planning through implementation.
- Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder communications.
- Assist with change management and training initiatives.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure successful project outcomes.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
- 3-7 years of payroll experience with increasing responsibility.
- Experience supporting payroll system implementations, upgrades, or conversions.
- Experience conducting payroll testing and payroll validation activities.
- Experience with payroll data migrations and system integrations.
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and payroll transitions.
- Experience with HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and benefits systems.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
- Experience with Workday, UKG, ADP, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar enterprise payroll platforms.
- Project Management certification or experience leading projects preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of payroll regulations, compliance requirements, and payroll best practices.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience performing payroll reconciliation and audit activities.
- Strong understanding of payroll configuration and system functionality.
- Knowledge of payroll interfaces, integrations, and data management principles.
- Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into testing and configuration solutions.
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, reporting, and data analysis.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Success Measures for This Role
The successful Senior Payroll Analyst will:
- Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
- Lead successful payroll testing and implementation efforts.
- Improve payroll processes and system efficiency.
- Support seamless payroll data migrations and integrations.
- Contribute to successful mergers and acquisition payroll activities.
- Deliver projects on time while minimizing payroll disruptions.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
- Remote/Home Office: Primarily remote work requiring regular use of computers, virtual collaboration tools, and business applications.
- Collaboration: Regular interaction with HR, IT, Business Systems, application vendors, and business stakeholders through virtual meetings and communication platforms.
- Travel: Occasional travel may be required for company meetings, training, project activities, or other business needs.
This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.
Benefits
Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.
Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you're ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:
- Living with Integrity
- Exceeding Expectations
- Acting with Urgency
- Delivering Excellence
…we want to hear from you.
Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Mid Level Payroll Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level payroll analyst job?
Position your experience around ownership and complexity, not just task completion. Highlight payroll cycles you ran independently, compliance issues you resolved, or process improvements you drove. Employers at this level want to see that you can handle multi-state or multi-entity payroll, work with minimal oversight, and catch errors before they escalate. Tailor your resume to show scope, not just duties.
Which companies hire mid level payroll analysts?
Companies hiring mid level payroll analysts right now include Ryder System, Jobot, and Ursus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large enterprises managing complex payroll operations and mid-size companies building out their HR and finance functions.
Are there remote mid level payroll analyst jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 69% of mid level payroll analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how payroll work has shifted toward cloud-based systems that don't require on-site access. On-site roles do exist, particularly at employers with large hourly workforces or strict data-handling requirements.
How do I move up to a mid level payroll analyst role?
Moving into a mid level payroll analyst role comes from building depth over your first few years, not just logging time. Focus on mastering a full payroll system, taking ownership of at least one recurring cycle, and documenting the process improvements you contributed. Employers want to see that you've handled compliance questions, worked across departments like HR and finance, and produced accurate results consistently under real deadlines.
Which industries hire the most mid level payroll analysts?
Mid Level payroll analyst roles concentrate in Education, Staffing & Recruiting, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they operate large, complex workforces with high payroll volume, multi-state compliance requirements, and the organizational scale that justifies dedicated mid level payroll staff.