Design and implement a complete payroll framework, including policies, workflows, controls, and documentation.
Establish payroll calendars, approval processes, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Reporting to HR and partnering with finance, will ensure payroll processes align with compensation programs, accounting standards, and compliance obligations.
Process regular payroll cycles accurately and on schedule for salaried, hourly, exempt, and non-exempt employees.
Administer complex compensation components, including commissions, bonuses, equity-related payments (if applicable), and other variable incentive plans.
Review payroll inputs for completeness, accuracy, and authorization prior to processing.
Ensure accurate deductions, benefits, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
Maintain payroll processes and documentation that support internal audit requirements.
Prepare reconciliations, control evidence, and support materials for internal and external audits.
Support the selection, configuration, and optimization of payroll systems and integrations with HRIS, timekeeping, and financial systems.
Reconcile payroll results to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies in partnership with Finance.
Maintain secure, accurate payroll records in compliance with data privacy and retention requirements.
When payroll processing is not in progress, the Payroll Processor will support HR-related tasks and projects as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
4+ years of payroll processing experience, including end-to-end payroll processing, preferably in a multi-state environment.
Demonstrated experience building, documenting, or significantly enhancing payroll processes.
Experience administering commissions, bonuses, or other variable compensation structures.
High level of accuracy, discretion, and accountability.
Strong knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, including final pay requirements
Experience processing payroll from start to finish, including timecard auditing and payroll reconciliation
Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance, and an ability to interpret and apply compliance regulations accurately
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally
Ability to operate independently in a remote environment
Ability to work standard business hours with flexibility during payroll processing, quarter-end, and year-end cycles
Benefits
Competitive choices for health, dental and vision coverage; 1x base salary in life insurance, plus Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k)
vacation and sick days, as well as company holidays