Senior Payroll Specialist

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Summary

As a Sr. Payroll Specialist, the position reports to and will be the right-hand to the Payroll Manager. This person will become a subject matter expert for activities related to weekly corporate payroll processing which requires strong communication and interpersonal skills.   The Senior payroll specialist will own certain general assigned payroll functions during payroll processing, including but not limited to weekly payroll audits, prevailing wage submissions, while ensuring timely and accurate reporting, adhering to management or external deadlines. The Senior payroll specialist will take initiative to improve processes and recommend automation improvements in the spirit of continuous improvement.  In addition, the Senior payroll specialist will become a subject matter expert in the underlying processes and be instrumental during system, controls, policy and procedure implementations. 

Essential Functions

• Serve as a backup to the Payroll Manager
• Complete weekly payroll procedures within prescribed timeframes in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with internal payroll policies
• Research and resolve discrepancies in employee pay.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead payroll projects involving accounting, 401k and Worker's Comp audits, other audits as they arise.
• Prepare and review schedules in support of external audit requirements
• Provide customer service to internal customers by providing ad hoc reports, analysis and answering questions
• Create procedure and policies as needed
• Prevailing Wage (Union) payroll, including providing documentation and communciation with those associated with prevailing wage jobs internally and externally (specifically California)
• Ensure tax entity notices are handled timely
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business preferred
• Payroll Certification through APA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive payroll processing experience for companies with up to 5k employees, with proven track record of problem solving and continuous improvement
• Highly analytical and with strong knowledge of payroll protocols
• 2+ years of experience using Workday (payroll and general configuration) and/or ADP
• Team player and collaborator with a positive attitude.
• Aptitude for understanding systems, configurations and impacts
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy and confidentiality
• Advanced excel skills

Skills & Competencies

Required

• Strong technology skills and the ability to leverage technology in work processes

• Strong communication skills, including written communication

• High level organizational skills, time management skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet deadlines

• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and effectively handle interpersonal relationships with others

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, individual with disabilities, veteran status, gender identity or national origin.