Payroll Specialist

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Payroll Specialist processes payroll for exempt and non-exempt team members across multiple US states. Ensures compliance and accuracy in payroll processing and related functions.

Responsibilities:

  • Processes payroll for exempt and non-exempt team members working from more than 40 states in the US.
  • Reviews time-entry validation and other payroll reports to verify accuracy of time entry and resulting pay inferences.
  • Completes follow ups to ensure accurate and complete payroll entries.
  • Updates, maintains, tests, and troubleshoots payroll imports used for processing incentives, commissions, referrals, and special payments.
  • Maintains Balancing Worksheet in compliance with SOX controls.
  • Reconciles payroll reports through verification of total hours and performs reasonability checks of total hours and net pay amounts prior to closing out payrolls.
  • Processes housing allowances, car allowances, moving expenses, performance awards, education reimbursements, forgivable loans and severance payments as needed.
  • Calculates final pay for terminated team members as needed in accordance with state law
  • Generates and reviews payroll related reports after each payroll.
  • Provides information to Accounting as needed, for the reconciliation of payroll related accounts; makes entries to clear reconciling items.
  • Processes pay calculation reversals, On Demand and Manual checks and credits/debits team members’ accounts.
  • Maintains Knowledge and Information Ensure Payroll Compliance.
  • Maintains Payroll Procedures Manual and writes new procedures as required.
  • Gathers information for annual internal and SOX audits.
  • Ensures proper guidance and compliance with applicable regulations and laws.
  • Assists with producing W-2s and completes the year end balancing and closing processes.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • A minimum of three years of experience in payroll or the Finance function.
  • Experience with Workday and Excel preferred.
  • Tax management experience strongly desired.
  • Ability to work at a fast pace and manage tasks and projects concurrently, while remaining organized and ensuring accuracy and thoroughness
  • Effective analytical thinker and problem solver
  • Professional Communicator, both written and spoken
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and HCM systems.
  • Workday Payroll experience preferred.

Benefits:

  • Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans
  • Professional development opportunities