Senior payroll specialist
as a senior payroll specialist, you will oversee payroll records, ensure compliance with tax regulations and support audit and reporting activities. You will be the primary contact for payroll audits and compensation inquiries, collaborating with internal teams and external entities to ensure timely and accurate payroll operations.
this role reports directly to the payroll manager without direct supervision.
you will:
* maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll operational and audit records, preparing reports for management, accounting, auditing and compliance purposes.
* ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll tax regulations and company policies, leveraging your expertise in adp globalview and smartcompliance.
* serve as the primary contact for payroll audits and compensation accounting and tax-related inquiries, providing exceptional customer service.
* manage the escheatment process and garnishments for payroll operations, ensuring efficient and effective processing.
* perform complex calculations and reconciliations, including root cause analysis, to resolve discrepancies and optimize payroll processes.
* support quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including w-2 and t4 form preparation and distribution, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
* conduct thorough analyses and provide insights and recommendations to improve and automate reports or controls, ensuring effective and efficient compliance.
required skills and qualifications
* bachelor's degree in accounting, human resources, finance or a business-related field, with a strong foundation in payroll principles and practices.
* 5-7 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a us environment, with expertise in adp globalview and smartcompliance.
* 3+ years of experience in payroll audits and payroll accounting, with a proven track record of compliance and accuracy.
* certified payroll professional (cpp) accreditation or willingness to obtain, demonstrating commitment to professional development and excellence.
benefits
we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes a competitive salary, performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success, comprehensive benefits, wellness support, career growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, employee recognition program and employee discount program.
what we offer
we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced payroll specialist who is bilingual in english, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, consultative, quantitative and project management skills, with executive presence and ability to work effectively as part of a global team.