Serve as a subject matter authority for payroll operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
Oversee and process complex payroll transactions, adjustments, and reconciliations.
Conduct detailed audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and third-party vendors to resolve escalated payroll issues.
Support tax filings, year-end processing, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Maintain and update payroll process documentation and standard operating procedures.
Analyze payroll data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Test and implement system enhancements, upgrades, or new payroll functionality in collaboration with HRIS or IT.
Provide training, guidance, and support to payroll team members.
Respond to complex employee and management inquiries regarding payroll policies and practices.
Stay current on payroll guidelines, tax laws, and regulatory updates to support compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state or multi-country payrolls
Prevailing wage experience strongly desired
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or progress toward certification preferred
Deep understanding of multi-state payroll processing, wage and hour laws, and payroll tax regulations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Excellent organizational and time management abilities; able to handle multiple deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP) and advanced Excel skills
Ability to handle sensitive payroll data with confidentiality and integrity
High level of professionalism
Prior experience leading or mentoring payroll team members is a plus
Experience working with large employee populations and third-party payroll providers preferred.

Benefits

health, dental, vision
paid time off
life insurance
401(k) with company match
mental health coverage
gender affirming benefits
family building benefits
paid parental leave
associate discounts
community involvement opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingpayroll auditstax filingsregulatory reportingdata analysisprocess improvementsmulti-state payrollwage and hour lawspayroll tax regulationsadvanced Excel

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailorganizational skillstime managementwritten communicationverbal communicationconfidentialityintegrityleadership

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)