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Senior Payroll Analyst

Location: 

Tempe, AZ, US

Date:  Aug 29, 2025

Requisition ID: 19219

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

  • Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
  • Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
  • Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
  • Short and long-term disability plans
  • Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
  • 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for executing and supporting payroll operations for both union and non-union employees across the organization. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with federal and state regulations, and alignment with collective bargaining agreements. The analyst will collaborate with Benefits, Human Resources, Finance, and Labor Relations teams to maintain payroll integrity and resolve issues efficiently.

What You'll Do

  • Process and reconcile bi-weekly payroll for hourly union and non-union employees, including regular wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
  • Ensure compliance with Arizona labor laws, federal regulations, and union contracts.
  • Analyze payroll reports and resolve discrepancies related to timekeeping, deductions, tax withholdings, and employee status changes.
  • Maintain payroll records and audit trails for internal and external review.
  • Handle W-2 reporting, garnishments, direct deposit errors, and voluntary/involuntary deductions.
  • Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements to payroll calculations.
  • Track and process union dues, shift differentials, and other negotiated pay elements.
  • Collaborate with Labor Relations to resolve payroll discrepancies related to union rules.
  • Support and troubleshoot timekeeping systems, train employees and supervisors on usage.
  • Reconcile timekeeping data with payroll inputs and resolve escalated issues.
  • Prepare payroll reports for Accounting, including labor cost analysis and accruals.
  • Assist in year-end processing .
  • Support audits and provides necessary documentation for internal, external or regulatory audits. 
  • Identify and implement process improvements for greater payroll efficiency and accuracy.
  • Stay up to date with payroll laws and regulatory changes impacting payroll operations.
  • Communicate payroll changes, deadlines, and updates to employees and stakeholders.
  • Provide responsive support to employee inquiries and escalate complex issues as needed.
  • Complete General Ledger Account Reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.  Prepare and enter correcting journal entries.
  • Complete continuing education to stay current with payroll and garnishment laws. Research items using resources with American Payroll Association.
  • Handles other duties and projects as assigned.

What It Takes To Succeed

  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite including advanced Excel skills is preferred.
  • SAP experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Demonstrated ability to organize a diverse workload, work independently, and complete work accurately and within deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
  • Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., ADP, SAP Employee Central Payroll) and timekeeping platforms is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Arizona labor laws and federal payroll regulations is preferred.

Experience

• For a Level 1 (Associate), a minimum of no previous years of experience to two years related experience is required (if no degree, four-six years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling four-six years). • For a Level 2 (Journey), a minimum of two years of experience to four years related experience is required (if no degree, six-eight years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling six-eight years). • For a Level 3 (Senior), a minimum of five years of related experience is required (if no degree, nine years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling nine years).

Education

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment.

 

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

 

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

 

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

 


Nearest Major Market: Phoenix

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