Sr Payroll Associate

Overview

This role is part of the People & Culture team and is responsible for executing the end-to-end payroll processing cycle. The position ensures payroll is accurate and completed on time while adhering to applicable regulatory requirements. Collaboration with management and other departments is required to ensure time card submission and authorization, and to resolve payroll discrepancies through analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Assist with accurate preparation, documentation, distribution, and reconciliation of payroll.
• Maintain state and local registration for payroll taxes.
• Enter garnishments, liens, and other discretionary deductions.
• Respond to and resolve inquiries related to paychecks or payroll reporting.
• Ensure payroll reflects updates in statuses, pay, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, time-off-accruals, and related changes.
• Process ACH payments and manage off-cycle payroll processing.
• Collaborate with management and other departments to ensure employee time is submitted and authorized on time.
• Work with payroll team members to ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• Assist in maintaining and reviewing payroll information.
• Prepare reports compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and responding in a timely manner.
• Ensure accurate transmission of data from the time and attendance system into the payroll system; balance batches and make necessary adjustments or corrections, partnering with People Leaders when flagged with an exception and/or missing data.
• Prepare timely and accurate accounting reports, schedules, and analyses for Finance, People Operations, and Benefits.
• Lead US Payroll compliance in accordance with current policies.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential and following policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with state payroll registrations and filings.
• Contribute to team efforts by completing related projects as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of payroll processing experience in a corporate environment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Action-oriented / initiative approach to work.
• Ability to communicate and interact with teammates.
• Willingness and ability to work in a team, under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to payroll practices, including pre- and post-tax deductions, annual payroll reporting requirements, ACA and other related legislation.
• Knowledge of human resources information systems (HRIS), specifically Ceridian Dayforce.
• Solid grasp of standard tools such as Office 365.
• Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated reporting, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options, including a high deductible, low cost health plan.
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Optional benefits including Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Paid time off options, including the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law; 6 paid company holidays; 2 floating holidays; parental leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; voting leave; and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock.
• Retirement planning through the company’s 401(k).

Compensation range for this position is listed in the "Job Details" section at the bottom of this posting. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.

Location

No location was provided in the posting.

Other Information

• No immigration or work visa sponsorship is provided for this position.
• Equal opportunity employer commitment applies, including consideration of qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities or special needs.