Payroll Advisor

Overview

This role is responsible for accurate and timely processing of payroll for assigned employee populations while ensuring compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll activities such as biweekly payroll processing, payroll data validation, employee system configuration, and issue resolution. You will serve as a subject matter resource for employees and business partners on payroll-related matters, ensuring payroll transactions are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for assigned employee groups, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Review and validate payroll inputs, audits, and exception reports to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll completion.
• Configure and maintain employee payroll system data, including time and attendance settings, direct deposit/banking information, tax withholding elections, and earnings and deduction setup.
• Research, investigate, and resolve payroll issues, inquiries, and discrepancies raised by employees, managers, HR, or third-party providers.
• Process payroll-related transactions such as new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, compensation changes, and other employee lifecycle events.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation, tax requirements, company policies, and internal controls.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, and other stakeholders to support payroll operations and maintain data accuracy.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, audits, reporting, quarter-end, and year-end activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process documentation and knowledge-sharing.

Requirements

• Postsecondary education in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in payroll administration, payroll processing, or a related operational role.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, time and attendance systems, and payroll legislation.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with payroll and HRIS systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $31–38/hour
• Targeted compensation is the midpoint of the range.
• Factors that may affect actual salary include skills, years of experience, and comparison to current employees in the role.

Benefits mentioned:

• Staff discounts
• Generous family leave policy
• Health & dental plan
• 401K

Location

• Remote