Sr. Payroll Specialist (8543)
- Direct Hire
- Location
- United States
Senior Payroll Specialist
Position Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely multi-state payroll while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role will serve as a payroll subject matter expert, resolve complex payroll issues, support audits and reconciliations, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Process bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees
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Review and audit payroll data, including hours, commissions, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and taxable benefits
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Process new hires, terminations, transfers, compensation changes, and other payroll updates
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Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
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Reconcile payroll registers, taxes, benefit deductions, and general ledger accounts
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Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end activities, including W-2s and payroll tax reconciliations
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Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, garnishments, and internal controls
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Support payroll audits, including SOX and internal control testing
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Maintain payroll procedures and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
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Assist with payroll integrations related to acquisitions, system conversions, and organizational changes
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Partner with HR, Accounting, Benefits, Operations, and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll processing
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Train and mentor payroll team members as needed
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred
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5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll
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Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, garnishments, and payroll compliance
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Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll system
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis
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Strong payroll reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and confidential information
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Excellent communication and customer service skills
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CPP designation preferred
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Experience with SOX, payroll implementations, acquisitions, or system conversions is a plus
Additional Highlights
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Hybrid schedule with the opportunity to work from home one day per week after training
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Growing organization with excellent long-term career growth opportunities
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Monthly employee recognition activities and a collaborative team culture