Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Description- ABOUT THE ROLEThe Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day and off-cycle payroll operations for assigned pay cycles. This individual ensures compliance with established procedures for the accurate and timely preparation, documentation, maintenance and disbursement of payroll checks, payroll taxes, vacation, PTO, and leave of absence records for assigned pay cycles. The Senior Specialist performs payroll tasks as assigned, which may include assisting and providing backup for other Payroll team members, identifying and troubleshooting issues, and assisting in the development and implementation of procedures to optimize processes.Verify reasonability of all information received, including information received from other teams and systems (e.g., Workday (HCM), Thompson Reuters 3E, WorkForce, etc.)Update Ascentis payroll database for any changes which are not part of interfaces.Ensure all appropriate tax related forms (Payroll and Partnership Questionnaire, W-4, etc.) are received, properly completed, and implemented within the payroll system.Ensure the payroll system reflects the appropriate wage reporting and tax withholding for all personnel (considering visa, citizenship, assignment, work location, pay method, etc.)Demonstrate in depth understanding of policies and calculations for all pay groups. Communicate and apply said policies.Ensure overtime hours, expenses, and various benefits are paid and categorized appropriately within the payroll systems according to federal and state wage and hour regulations and Client's policies.Calculate payments and maintain Leave of Absence tracking for assigned payroll. Understand, apply, and communicate leaves of absences policies which may involve complex calculations and the application of multiple Firm policies.Process non-cash benefits, per schedule or out of cycle as appropriate.Accurately process all components of regular payroll cycle and off cycle checks, including auditing, reporting and filing.ABOUT YOUDegree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field and six years multi-state, global payroll payroll experience. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for depth knowledge of payroll and related federal, state, and local regulations including wage and depth knowledge and understanding of multi-state and remote work tax reporting and withholding requirements. Familiarity with expatriate payroll processing preferred.APA Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or other relevant professional certification preferred.Knowledge of integrated, cross-functional business systems. Experience with Ascentis Payroll, WorkForce Software, and Workday HCM preferred.

Created: 2024-11-12