The Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist plays a critical role to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll and related benefits, maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and supporting daily HR and accounting operations. This professional must be extremely trustworthy, detail-oriented and highly organized, as they are entrusted with the management of confidential data supporting our employees.
Manage end-to-end payroll operations with accuracy and timeliness.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax notices, and employee inquiries.
Oversee daily HR functions including employee records management, HRIS administration, and benefits coordination.
Confirm I-9 documentation for new hires in accordance with legal requirements.
Maintain accurate financial records and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
Record payroll entries with proper allocation of benefits.
Ensure accurate and timely employee enrollment in benefit programs.
Verify correct deduction and remittance of employee contributions to benefit providers.
Support budget comparisons and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align payroll and benefits with financial planning.
Maintain forecasts for all related headcount in close collaboration with HR and cross-functional business leaders
Develop and maintain detailed documentation of payroll and HR procedures to support consistency and compliance.
Handle sensitive financial and employee data with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
Implement controls and backup procedures to ensure the integrity and security of financial information.
Requirements
College graduate (BA or BS)
4-5 Years’ experience in payroll accounting
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word/Excel and Macintosh OS)