Senior Payroll and Compensation Analyst

Description

Who we are looking for...

The Senior Payroll and Compensation Analyst is responsible for the accurate and compliant execution of payroll and compensation processes for ETM’s employees. This role owns payroll processing, compensation administration, and pay analysis while partnering closely with HR and Accounting.

This role serves as the subject matter expert for Deltek and Paylocity payroll integrations and supports ETM’s annual merit and bonus cycles. The following skills will be required for this position: 

Payroll Administration

• Own the end-to-end payroll process using Deltek and Paylocity
• Manage payroll data imports from Deltek into Paylocity, ensuring accuracy of hours, job costing, and billing alignment
• Process regular, off-cycle, and special payrolls including bonuses and allowances
• Ensure accurate payroll tax withholding, reporting, and compliance across Florida and other applicable states
• Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Partner with Accounting to support reconciliations and reporting
• Assist with ensuring weekly timesheets are submitted and approved timely, as needed

Compensation Administration

• Administer all pay programs including base pay, merit increases, bonuses, referral bonuses, boot allowances, auto allowances, and other compensation programs
• Support and execute the annual merit increase process
• Support and execute the annual bonus process
• Assist with compensation reviews related to promotions, job changes, and pay adjustments
• Support offer pricing and compensation approvals for new hires

Compensation Analysis and Market Competitiveness

• Conduct salary studies and market benchmarking to ensure ETM remains competitive
• Maintain and update salary ranges, pay data, and compensation reference materials
• Analyze internal pay equity and identify trends or risks
• Prepare compensation reports and recommendations for HR leadership

Systems and Process Support

• Serve as the primary payroll and compensation system expert for Deltek and Paylocity
• Maintain payroll and compensation documentation and process controls
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and automation
• Support audits and internal reviews related to payroll and compensation

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including coordinating with Paylocity to register in new states, as necessary
• Monitor changes to payroll tax regulations and compensation-related laws
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive payroll and compensation data

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4 to 7 years of payroll experience
• Must be proficient in Excel
• Hands-on experience with Deltek and Paylocity strongly preferred
• Experience processing multi-state payroll
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes and wage and hour compliance
• Advanced attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP certification
• Experience supporting both salaried and hourly employee populations
• Experience in professional services or engineering organizations
• Experience supporting merit and bonus cycles

What you'll need to be successful...
Success in this job relies on your time management skills, organization, and positive attitude. In addition, you’ll need the following core competencies:

• Payroll accuracy and ownership
• Compensation analysis and market insight
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Process improvement mindset
• Strong partnership with HR and Accounting
• Clear, professional communication

Who we are…Trusted Advisors, Creating Community 

Our firm has assembled a remarkable team encompassing a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. Through collaborative efforts in a supportive environment, we consistently deliver top-notch work of exceptional quality. We prioritize the growth and fulfillment of each team member, providing ample opportunities for professional and personal development.

A key factor in this, is our engagement with high-caliber, 'Class-A' projects and esteemed clients. We approach our work with unwavering passion, recognizing the positive impact we have on the communities we serve.

https://www.etminc.com/culture/

What we offer… 

We recognize and reward hard work, we offer a competitive salary, full benefits p