Payroll Specialist

What you'll do

• Process accurate and timely semi-monthly and monthly payrolls for multi-state domestic and international entities
• Process manual checks including final checks and off-cycle payrolls as needed
• Process and balance payrolls, ensuring all compliance reports are prepared and fully reconciled
• Manage garnishments, 401K administration, and generate standard and ad hoc reports
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll, tax, and labor regulations
• Manage payroll tax filings, payments, W-2s, and other required reporting
• Serve as escalation point for complex payroll inquiries and issue resolution
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and system efficiency
• Work with Accounting on monthly payroll and auditing of payrolls
• Support internal and external payroll audits and compliance reviews
• Provide internal and external communication to communicate clear deadlines to vendors and internal teams
• Maintain relationship and partner closely with People Operations team to ensure accurate pay structure
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure timely payroll processing
• Serve as main point of contact for employee payroll and 401K questions and inquiries
• Handle additional payroll related activities for quarterly and end of year reporting
• Perform other duties, projects and ad hoc requests as assigned

Requirements

• BA degree preferred but not required; relevant certifications may be substituted
• Minimum of 5+ years of previous payroll experience in a fast-paced multi-state environment
• Previous experience with ADP Workforce Now or other HRIS Platforms
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws and wage and hour regulations
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
• Collaboration across HR, Accounting & Finance partners

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