Sr. Payroll Analyst (Hybrid)

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Calculates employee wages and makes proper payroll transactions to ensure payroll data is accurate and in compliance with all tax and payroll laws and regulations. Works with payroll vendor to ensure payroll accuracy. Performs edits and controls under the supervision of the Director. Completes all assigned SOX documentation, testing, and auditing. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Note: (For NJ candidates) This role will be located at our future headquarters in Short Hills, N.J. Until the new headquarters is operational, the successful candidate will be offered the ability to work in our Branchville, N.J. location during this interim period.

• Develops imports to provide to payroll vendor for payroll processing. Analyzes time entry for completeness and accuracy. Identifies and coordinates the corrections needed during the payroll processes for all areas including disability, retirement, and benefits.
• Reviews employee tax setup for new hires and address changes to ensure compliance. Reviews and approves new garnishment setups.
• Works closely with employees to answer questions and resolve issues.
• Verifies payroll accuracy. Reports issues to payroll vendor. Reviews issues. Generates all required payroll reports and maintains payroll checklists. Performs payroll reconciliations and partners with accounting on any reconciling items.
• Maintains payroll records and reports and assists with maintaining government records required for tax or unemployment purposes. Maintains payroll processing documentation.
• Coordinates and approves the adjustments needed to employees' records for past corrections, tax location corrections, repayment of sign-on bonuses, workers comp, etc. Generates W-2c's when necessary.
• Performs controls and SOX processes. Keeps management abreast of any control failures and works closely with internal and external auditors to provide necessary information.
• Creates adhoc reports from HRIS for data analysis or audits.
• Assists with the validation of year end reporting, tax balancing and W-2 generation.
• Supports process efficiency initiatives related to payroll, taxation, or other HR initiatives.

Knowledge and Requirements

• Strong understanding of payroll processes.
• Proficiency with MS Suite including Excel and Word required.
• Report writing experience preferred.
• Cognos experience a plus.

Education and Experience

• College degree in accounting or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of payroll/accounting/bookkeeping or systems experience.

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off. Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

For Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.