Payroll Analyst

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:
We're seeking a highly skilled and dependable 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 role is based full-time in our office in Edison, NJ.

Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

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 and maintain 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, 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:


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


* Minimum 2-3 years of in-house payroll experience, including experience managing on-cycle, off-cycle, and special payroll runs.


* Strong proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and Workday Payroll systems.


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


* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.


* Proficiency in Microsoft ...