Senior Payroll Specialist

A Senior Payroll Specialist job in Woodinville, WA is available at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). 

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing, calculation, payment, recording, filing, and reporting of multi-state payrolls and respective payroll taxes for salary and hourly employees in accordance with company policies and procedures, employment laws and regulations, and tax regulations (federal, state and local).  Payrolls are processed in-house using the UltiPro payroll system; payroll taxes are processed using Ceridian Tax Services.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a premium wine company that is proud to call the greater Seattle area our home.  We are a collection of distinctive wine estates and maker of some of the finest wines in the world because we value our vineyards and the art of winemaking.  This focus has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers extraordinary and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.   

Senior Payroll Specialist job responsibilities include:

• Process bi-weekly, weekly and special multi-state payrolls for 1,000+ employees within strict deadlines and accuracy requirements. This includes data entry, calculation (including non-standard and off-cycle payments), audit, tracking of employee time and attendance records, payments in accordance with payroll calendar, and resolution of any problems that arise during the payroll process.
• Work with 3rd party service in timely processing, calculation, payment, recording, filing, and reporting of payroll taxes.
• Assist employees and cross-functional groups with payroll related questions regarding TimeForce (timekeeping system) and UKG/UltiPro.
• Process reconciliations and month-end journal entries during month/quarter/year-end close process.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five to six years payroll related experience/ training with increasing responsibility; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Payroll experience must include multi-state medium size public company, union payroll processing, and related taxes and benefits in high volume environment (1,000+ employees). 
• Experience with UKG/UltiPro Payroll Back Office strongly preferred, along with experience with Ceridian Payroll Tax Services.
• Experience processing garnishments, child support, levies, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of payroll and general accounting principles and applicable laws, regulations, and practices.

Your Compensation: 

$67,912-88,400/yr. based upon relevant experience. 

At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate’s prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Benefits of working with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates:

Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth.  We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce.

• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription – eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Supplemental Contribution
• Employee Wine Discounts

Culture at Ste. Michelle:

We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.

We Care: We put people first – our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.

We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can’t accomplish – together – and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.

Harvest your potential, Uncork the possibilities!  If you are interested in our Senior Payroll Specialist job in Woodinville, WA please apply now.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.  For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.