Senior Payroll Specialist

Overview

A leading organization in the Finance & Insurance sector is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage compensation, benefits, and rewards programs. This role involves partnering with people leaders, finance, and executive stakeholders to align rewards programs with business objectives and employee experience. The position focuses on enhancing pay practices, improving program governance, and ensuring consistent outcomes within a regulated financial services environment.

Location: Remote (U.S. based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $124,780 – $146,800 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead biweekly payroll processing for U.S. salaried and hourly employees
• Compile and validate payroll input from multiple data sources
• Resolve employee payroll inquiries in Jira within established SLAs
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to process employee changes
• Track and reconcile timecard records with payroll systems
• Identify opportunities to automate payroll workflows
• Support process improvement initiatives within payroll operations

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of multi-state payroll processing experience
• Expertise in federal, state, and local tax compliance
• Experience with equity compensation payroll, including restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Proficiency with payroll software such as UKG Pro and Workday HCM
• Proven ability to independently resolve complex payroll issues
• Familiarity with collaboration tools like Google Workspace and Jira
• Knowledge of cloud data environments such as Snowflake and Databricks

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with generative AI tools
• Familiarity with Slack, Atlassian tools, Apple products
• Experience with SQL databases, HRIS systems, data visualization, and automation tools
• Knowledge of timekeeping systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Remote work flexibility
• Eligibility for equity and bonuses