Senior Payroll Analyst

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

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Why work at AdvanSix?


• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being


• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program


• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development


• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences


The Sr. Payroll Analyst bridges operational payroll processing and strategic oversight. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll execution while supporting compliance, process improvements, and mentoring junior payroll staff. It combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for someone ready to step up from an analyst role but not yet managing the entire payroll function.


Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Process and audit biweekly payroll across multiple states, including union and non-union employees.
• Validate payroll data for accuracy (timesheets, attendance, deductions, tax withholdings).
• Perform reconciliations between payroll and general ledger accounts.
Compliance & Controls

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard payroll data and ensure SOX compliance.

• Perform audits to ensure readiness for internal and external regulatory reviews

• Develop procedures for reviewing and maintaining payroll system background configuration

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a point of escalation for complex payroll issues analysts cannot resolve.
• Mentor and train payroll specialists and analysts on processes and system functionality.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, Compensation and Benefits, HRIS, Legal and external vendors to resolve payroll discrepancies.

Process Improvement and Training

• Identify and implement process enhancements for efficiency and accuracy.

• Maintain continuous improvement log and lead payroll team and other partners in review and prioritization.

• Participate in payroll system upgrades and testing.

• Partner with HRBPs and Learning to prepare and deliver training to managers and employees as needed to improve upstream processes impacting payroll

• Ensure maintenance of payroll SOPs and creation of new SOPs as needed

Reporting and Analytics

• Prepare and distribute payroll reports/dashboards for management review.

• Develop insights and actions as a result of dashboard data.


Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state processing.

• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Dayforce, Kronos) and tax regulations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure.
The expected compensation range for this role is $86,400 to 129,600.


We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided shor