Senior Payroll & Reporting Specialist

Overview

• Workstyle: Remote
• Reports to: Senior Manager, Payroll

This is a remote position. To be eligible for hire, candidates must reside in a state where the employer is registered to do business as an employer. Eligible states currently include:

• AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV.

Responsibilities

• Execute bi-weekly multi-state, multi-entity payroll runs end-to-end—including on-cycle, off-cycle, severance, bonuses, and commission payouts—within established controls.
• Audit and reconcile payroll-impacting changes (new hires, terminations, compensation updates, garnishments) against source systems to ensure data integrity.
• Perform independent reasonableness checks and source-data verifications for final wage and leave payout calculations prior to payment release.
• Build, run, and analyze recurring pay registers, deduction audits, tax withholding checks, and retro/adjustment reports using Workday and advanced Excel.
• Lead assigned payroll system/process projects and workflow configurations, including Workday testing, release validation, and adoption support.
• Research and resolve complex payroll tickets independently; escalate unresolved risks to the Senior Manager with documented context and recommended solutions.
• Triage agency tax notices, resolve routine matters independently, and support quarterly tax account reviews under Senior Manager direction.
• Maintain, document, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), audit evidence, and verification logs for non-routine payroll transactions.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of progressive payroll experience processing complex, multi-state payrolls (multi-entity experience preferred).
• Proven ability to independently run end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing, including off-cycle adjustments, severance, and commission calculations.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, lookups, SUMIFS, large dataset handling, and reconciliation template building.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Workday Payroll and reporting tools, including hands-on experience with system testing and release validation.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with a track record of executing payroll balancing, variance analysis, and month-end reconciliations.
• Deep functional knowledge of payroll compliance, tax treatments, and agency notice triage.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on non-routine payments, verifying source data before finalizing transactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification.
• Hands-on experience with payroll tax registrations and agency notice administration.

Travel / Physical Requirements

• Travel expectations: Minimal travel; determined by business needs and may include occasional trips for key meetings, collaboration opportunities, or area-connected events.
• Physical requirements: Primarily sedentary, home-based role requiring the ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer. Regular use of standard office equipment (computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone) is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range (salaried, exempt): $70,000–$93,000. Placement within the range is determined by factors including knowledge, skills, years and depth of experience, and equity with internal team members.

Benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off with flexible paid time off policies and major paid holidays.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision via a PPO or HDHP plan at low cost.
• Employee Wellness: Virtual medical consultations and mental health services through preferred partners.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birthing parents (6 weeks STD + 8 weeks parental leave) and 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave for non-birthing parents; adoption assistance, pet insurance, caregiver leave, and fertility benefits.
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) plan with company matching; employer HSA contributions for eligible plans; Life & AD&D insurance; flexible spending account options.
• Professional Development: Training programs, certifications, and tuition assistance.

How Success Will Be Measured

• 100% timely and accurate execution of bi-weekly multi-state payroll runs and reconciliation deliverables.
• Rigor and quality of independent verification applied to non-routine calculations to prevent downstream errors or audit gaps.
• Timely completion, testing accuracy, and successful adoption of assigned Workday system projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Proactive risk management and high-quality escalations (research plus a proposed solution) provided to leadership.

Additional Information

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will continue until the position is filled.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
• Employment is conducted without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.
• The employer provides accommodations so qualified individuals with disabilities may participate in the selection process.

AI Tools Policy (During the Interview/Assessment Process)

• AI tools may be used for assessment or take-home exercises as long as the work submitted represents your own understanding and abilities.
• AI tools may not be used during live interviews to generate, draft, suggest, or influence responses; interview answers must be your own original work.

Location

Remote work is available from eligible states listed under Overview.