Senior Payroll Analyst

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:
We're seeking a highly skilled and dependable Senior Payroll Analyst to join our team onsite in New Jersey.

This role is pivotal in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timeliness for a diverse employee population.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and understands the importance of precision, consistency, and confidentiality in payroll operations.

This individual takes ownership of complex payroll processes while providing guidance to peers and cross-functional partners.

Job Description:



*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:


* Accurately process on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls using ADP and Workday, ensuring timeliness and compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws.


* Manage complex payroll activities, including voids, reversals, terminations, retroactive adjustments, and replacement checks.


* Prepare, validate, and transmit direct deposit files and payroll bank settlements, ensuring secure and accurate disbursement of wages.


* Review and correct timecard exceptions and other discrepancies before processing, maintaining audit-ready accuracy.


* Collaborate closely with HR, Benefits, and Finance to resolve payroll-related issues, provide policy interpretation and ensure data integrity across systems.


* Process and reconcile union payroll components, including dispatch slips, pay rate validations, dues deductions, and benefit remittances.


* Generate and distribute compliance and tax reports, including state-specific filings, Occupational Privilege Tax, and other required submissions.


* Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, proactively implementing system or process updates as needed.


* Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives within payroll operations.


* Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and timely responses to inquiries.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:


* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.


* Minimum 5+ years of in-house payroll experience, including managing complex multi-state payrolls and special pay runs.


* Advanced proficiency in ADP and Workday Payroll systems.


* Experience with system testing, configuration validation, and payroll integrations strongly preferred.


* Familiarity with union payroll structures and collective bargaining agreement compliance is highly desirable.


* Proven ability to manage mul...