Senior Payroll Specialist
Driven Brands Inc.
Payroll Administrator
Champions Funding LLC
full-time
Posted on:
Location: 🇺🇸 United States
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Tech Stack
C++JavaScript
About the role
- Validate and process sales commission payments accurately in accordance with company compensation plans and payroll schedules.
- Audit commission data submitted from sales and operations teams to ensure accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
- Reconcile commission reports with payroll systems and financial records to identify and correct discrepancies prior to payout.
- Coordinate with HR, Sales, and Finance departments to resolve commission-related inquiries and ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees through Paylocity, including salaried, hourly, and commissioned staff.
- Review and validate timekeeping records, deductions, garnishments, and commissions for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain payroll compliance with all federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
- Manage payroll reporting, including tax filings, year-end W-2s, and other required documents.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll-related inquiries.
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding, terminations, employee status changes, and benefit deductions.
- Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with monthly journal entries and payroll-related audits.
- Keep current on changes in payroll laws and regulations, and ensure company practices stay compliant.
- Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information at all times.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline payroll operations.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in payroll administration or related HR/finance roles.
- Hands-on experience with Paylocity is strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus, but not required.
