Payroll Specialist

Role Overview

• Processing full cycle weekly payroll for U.S hourly employees, ensuring accurate and timely payment
• Providing backup support for the U.S salaried bi-weekly payroll as needed
• Ensuring taxable benefits, benefit deductions, and 401K plans are accurately set up and maintained
• Preparing payroll related journal entries
• Preparing year end reporting, reconciliations, and W-2 preparation
• Supporting internal and external audit requests
• Maintaining and updating accurate employee data within our payroll systems
• Collaborating with peers and cross-functional teams to deliver timely and accurate responses to employee inquiries
• Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
• Generating reports to verify appropriate deductions and remittances
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to streamline payroll operations
• Maintaining e-fillings and payroll records
• Supporting the Senior Payroll Manager with additional projects as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in U.S. payroll
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Customer service mindset
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across departments
• Demonstrate curiosity, a willingness to try new approaches, and a strong commitment to following through
• Proactively identify root causes, pursue thoughtful solutions, and are committed to doing right
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement
• Passionate about your work and equally passionate about getting outside and living it