Payroll and Benefits Sr. Analyst

Aptive is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Sr. Analyst to support payroll operations and benefits administration in a dynamic, multi-state government contracting environment. The role ensures accurate, compliant, and well-controlled payroll processing across biweekly and semi-monthly cycles, while maintaining rigorous financial oversight, Service Contract Act (SCA) fringe compliance, and effective vendor management.

What You Will Do

The Payroll & Benefits Sr. Analyst will lead full-cycle payroll processing, administer payroll tax filings, garnishments, deductions, and year-end reporting. They will also reconcile payroll to the general ledger, establish and maintain internal payroll controls, and support internal and external audits.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience with payroll calculations, benefits administration, and financial controls. They will also have a strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and financial controls, as well as advanced Excel proficiency and strong analytical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of progressive payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll processing
• Experience with Service Contract Act (SCA) compliance and fringe/H&W administration
• Hands-on experience with ADP and Unanet
• Experience managing benefits vendors and conducting complex invoice reconciliations
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and financial controls
• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to support employees professionally and responsively
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to partner effectively across Finance and People Operations

Benefits

• Payroll tax filings, garnishments, deductions, and year-end reporting
• Reconciliations of payroll to the general ledger
• Establishment and maintenance of internal payroll controls
• Support for internal and external audits
• Benefits administration, including enrollments, eligibility tracking, and life event changes
• ICHRA programs, including accurate eligibility validation, stipend reconciliation, and funding controls
• Detailed invoice reviews and reconciliations
• Open enrollment and employee benefits communications
• Compliance with Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determinations and fringe requirements
• Well-documented, audit-ready payroll and benefits processes
• Payroll, fringe, and benefits reporting for Finance leadership and executive review
• Support for month-end and year-end close processes
• Continuous process improvement initiatives
• Corporate tax installments and related administrative filings
• Financial reporting and broader compliance initiatives