Payroll Associate

Overview

This role supports biweekly payroll processing for over 4,000 employees in a complex, multi-state environment. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate, timely payroll execution, resolving complex payroll issues, and partnering with HR, Benefits, and Finance to maintain compliance and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage significant portions of the biweekly payroll cycle, including:
  • Audits
  • Time validation
  • Exception management
  • Payroll validations
  • Employee changes
  • Payroll close activities
• Independently resolve complex payroll issues, including:
  • Retroactive adjustments
  • Multi-state taxation
  • Timekeeping exceptions
  • Benefit deduction discrepancies
• Perform detailed payroll reconciliations, variance analyses, and support general ledger tie-outs.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance, and other stakeholders to identify root causes and implement process improvements.
• Maintain standard operating procedures, mentor junior payroll team members, and use payroll technology, Excel, and AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience in a high-volume, multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of gross-to-net payroll concepts, timekeeping impacts, and multi-state compliance.
• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data validation.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems; familiarity with ADP Vantage, Workforce, and Workday preferred.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to independently resolve complex payroll cases.
• Effective communicator committed to confidentiality, accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable adopting new technologies and AI-enabled tools while maintaining controls.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (US-based): $25.96 to $43.27 USD per hour, adjusted based on background, experience, location, and performance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• Benefits & Perks:
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

Location

US-based employees (salary range applies to US-based candidates).

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.