Senior Coordinator, Payroll

Overview

This role coordinates payroll processing for assigned pay groups, ensuring accurate gross-to-net outcomes. Responsibilities include validating HRIS and timekeeping inputs, applying standard pay rules, resolving payroll and payroll tax exceptions, maintaining payroll records for audit readiness, and supporting year-end and payroll tax administration activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll processing for assigned pay groups by validating HRIS and timekeeping inputs and applying standard pay rules.
• Verify standard earnings and adjustments to support accurate gross-to-net outcomes.
• Resolve payroll and payroll tax exceptions by researching records, coordinating corrections, and confirming timely issuance.
• Maintain payroll records, reporting, and control documentation to support audits, statutory obligations, and period close.
• Assist payroll tax administration activities by preparing reconciliations and supporting jurisdictional actions as needed.
• Perform year-end readiness activities, including assigned reconciliations, and assist with wage statement accuracy and exception resolution.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing support and payroll administration (e.g., time and attendance validation, employee master data updates, payroll inputs, query resolution, audit trail documentation), or a related field required.
• Proficiency with payroll processing software, preferably Workday, to support accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, payroll-to-GL reconciliation, and related tax applications.
• Proficiency in clear oral and written communication for inquiries, documentation, and stakeholder updates.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams and support customers/partners.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Ability to implement and improve processes that support satisfactory audit practices and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting, analysis, and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) holder or equivalent certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Full time.

The employer provides compensation, benefits, and resources that support an inclusive environment and focus on physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision care, as well as support for working families (which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave). Additional offerings include training programs, professional development resources, mentorship opportunities, employee resource groups, and volunteer activities.

Location

Not specified.