HR/Payroll Senior Analyst

The Opportunity…

This is an opportunity to join Segal as a HR/Payroll Senior Analyst (Senior Associate).

The HR/Payroll Senior Analyst is an exempt professional role that offers an opportunity to learn and apply specialized knowledge of payroll administration, HR operations, and employment practices to analyze data, interpret policy, and then advise on matters of significance. The HR/Payroll Senior Analyst will exercise independent judgment in evaluating complex HR and payroll information, ensuring compliance, and recommending solutions that strengthen organizational effectiveness and reduce risk. This position requires a high attention to detail.

The HR/Payroll Senior Analyst supports both daily operations and long‑term initiatives by transforming data into actionable insights and maintaining the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of HR and payroll processes. This role also contributes to cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement efforts that enhance the employee experience, promote operational excellence, and support the organization’s strategic goals

This position reports to the Vice President, Director of Human Resources and is based in the New York office, offering a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Key responsibilities include but may not be limited to…

Payroll Analytics

• Analyze payroll data and employment transactions to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with internal processes
• Interpret payroll rules and employment practices to resolve complex or non‑routine payroll matters
• Evaluate payroll variances, trends, and anomalies; prepare analytical summaries and recommendations for leadership review
• Serve as an internal advisor on payroll‑related questions requiring interpretation, judgment, or escalation
• Calculate and process payrolls to ensure timely and accurate paychecks

HR Data Analytics

• Apply analytical and professional judgment compensation data to support HR decision‑making, audits, and compliance
• Govern employee data integrity across HRIS and payroll systems, determining appropriate actions when discrepancies or exceptions arise
• Support HR lifecycle events requiring interpretation of policy, guidelines, or precedent (e.g., promotions, compensation changes, terminations)
• Translate payroll and HR needs into data insights, reports, and recommendations

Compliance, Controls & Risk Analysis

• Apply specialized knowledge of payroll and employment practices to identify compliance risks and control gaps
• Support internal and external audits through professional analysis, documentation, and issue resolution
• Recommend enhancements to controls, processes, or documentation based on risk and trend analysis

Process & Systems Expertise

• Evaluate HR and payroll processes using professional standards and best practices; recommend improvements to efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Contribute subject‑matter expertise to HRIS and payroll system enhancements, testing, and implementations

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  2 plus years of experience applying professional judgment in HR operations, payroll analysis, HRIS, or workforce analytics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Specialized knowledge of payroll administration, employment practices, and HR operations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, interpret requirements, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools; experience designing or refining reports and analyses.
• Proficiency with HRIS or payroll systems, including the ability to troubleshoot issues, support configuration changes, or participate in system upgrades.
• Strong commitment to data integrity, confidentiality, and internal controls when handling sensitive employee information.
• Effective professional communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to non‑technical audiences.

About Segal and its Total Rewards Program…

Segal is a privately owned, leading North American employee benefit, human resources, and investment management consulting firm with over 80 years of history providing trusted advice that improves lives. Clients include public and private corporations, multiemployer trust funds, public sector entities, higher education institutions, institutional advisors, among many others.

Segal’s total rewards are part of what makes Segal a special place to work. The current salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 plus opportunity for a discretionary performance bonus based on company profitability and employee performance. In addition, Segal offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to include a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, matching and discretionary contributions to a 401(k)-profit sharing plan, medical and prescription benefits including contributions to a health savings account for eligible employees, dental benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness benefit reimbursements and rewards, and professional credential and tuition reimbursement. Segal also provides comprehensive paid time off including holidays, vacation days, sick leave, paid family leave and sabbaticals.

Join Segal:

If your qualifications align closely with what we have described, we encourage you to apply. Your unique background and skills matter because at Segal, we believe that different experiences and perspectives drive innovation and excellence. We are committed to creating a fair and transparent hiring process and all hiring decisions will be merit-driven. If you require accommodation during the interview, please let us know. Thank you for considering Segal. We are excited to learn more about you!

Please Apply: Segal is the right size, the right organization and…the right move for you!

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