Senior Payroll Analyst

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Analyst to join our Payroll Services Department. Reporting to the Director of Payroll Services and Benefits Accounting, this exempt position plays a critical role in the timely and accurate processing of three University payrolls - faculty/staff biweekly, student biweekly, and international monthly - within our Workday Payroll and Time Tracking system.

This role supports payroll processing for approximately 8,300 Form W-2s annually and ensures compliance with university policies, collective bargaining agreement (Daytona Beach campus), and all applicable local, state, and federal labor laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and participate in the end-to-end processing of payroll for faculty/staff, students, and international employees in a multi-state environment.
• Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and on time, with adherence to all regulatory and policy requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all reporting and filing obligations, including tax filings and benefit deductions.
• Supervise and support two exempt payroll staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight.
• Serve as a key point of contact for payroll inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring excellent customer service and problem resolution.
• Assist in payroll audits and support internal control initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to improve payroll processes and ensure data integrity in Workday.

Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 18 days of personal leave in your first year, plus 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Health Benefits: Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, and fitness memberships. Flexible spending and health savings accounts help you manage healthcare costs.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree. Your spouse and dependent children up to age 26 are eligible for 100% coverage for undergraduate tuition and 80% for graduate tuition.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan annually, plus a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. EmbryRiddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. EmbryRiddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit ourwebsite.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, including payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with Workday Payroll and Time Tracking systems (or similar HCM systems).

Preferred:

• Experience in higher education