Payroll Associate
Home Smart Industries
full-time
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Location: 🇺🇸 United States
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JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
C++
About the role
- Accurately process biweekly payroll for 150–1,000+ employees including salaried, hourly, and commission-based team members across multiple states.
- Administer and maintain payroll systems (such as ADP and LP), including employee data entry, status changes, timekeeping imports, deductions, direct deposits, and payroll reporting.
- Review, audit, and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws (e.g., FLSA, ACA).
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and department managers for accurate employee records, benefits deductions, and tax filings.
- Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports (payroll summaries, headcount, tax filings).
- Support audits and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation and distribution.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to increase payroll efficiency and accuracy.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of progressive payroll experience with a proven track record of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Experience managing payroll for mid-to-large-sized companies (150–1,000+ employees), ideally across multiple jurisdictions.
- Advanced knowledge of ADP payroll platforms and other relevant payroll/timekeeping systems (e.g., LP).
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including FLSA and ACA.
- High level of attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve payroll issues independently.
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is a plus.
- Willingness to submit to a post-offer, pre-employment background check (required).
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.