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Position Summary
The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for independently managing complex, end-to-end payroll processes while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. This role serves as a subject matter expert for payroll operations, supports audits and reporting, and partners closely with HR and Finance to resolve escalated payroll issues.

Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Processing & Accuracy

Process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple pay groups

Handle complex payroll elements including bonuses, commissions, equity, retro pay, and off-cycle payments

Review and validate payroll registers prior to final submission

Resolve payroll discrepancies, adjustments, and employee inquiries with minimal supervision

Maintain payroll calendars and ensure all deadlines are met

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations

Manage garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and benefits deductions

Support payroll tax filings, amendments, and year-end activities (W-2s, W-3s)

Stay current on payroll legislation and recommend process updates as needed

Reconciliation & Reporting

Reconcile payroll reports to the general ledger

Assist with month-end and year-end close activities

Prepare payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership

Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations

Systems & Process Improvement

Serve as a payroll systems expert (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG, Ceridian, Paychex)

Support payroll system upgrades, implementations, and testing

Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities

Ensure data integrity between payroll, HRIS, timekeeping, and benefits systems

Collaboration & Leadership

Act as an escalation point for payroll issues and complex cases

Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior payroll staff

Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, and IT on payroll-related initiatives

Assist in developing payroll policies, procedures, and documentation

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (preferred)

4-7+ years of progressive payroll experience

Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and wage/hour laws

Experience processing multi-state payroll

Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables)

High attention to detail, discretion, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)

Experience in SOX-controlled or public company environments

Union payroll or complex pay structures

Multi-entity or global payroll exposure

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