Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Senior Payroll Specialist where precision meets opportunity. We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage complex payroll operations for 500+ employees across multiple states. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits, professional development, and the chance to impact our employees' financial wellbeing.
Our ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and brings expertise in multi-state compliance, tax filings, and payroll system optimization. You'll collaborate directly with HR and finance leadership while ensuring 100% payroll accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees across 15+ states
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and bonus distributions
- Prepare and file federal, state, and local payroll taxes
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Administer time-off tracking and leave-of-absence payments
- Conduct internal payroll audits and compliance reviews
- Support year-end W-2 and 1099 processing
Qualifications
- 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Expertise in ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros)
- Familiarity with NYS and NJ payroll regulations
- CPP or FPC certification preferred
- Proven ability to handle confidential employee data
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities