Temporary Payroll Specialist

Alliance Animal Health • Rye Brook, NY

2d • Remote

About The Position

Alliance Animal Health is seeking a Temporary Payroll Specialist for a 3-month contract role, with potential for extension. This fully remote position will support the day-to-day payroll functions for a large and growing veterinary services organization with over 4000 employees across 220 practices and 125 FEINs. The specialist will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, maintain internal controls, and collaborate with various departments. Key responsibilities include resolving complex payroll issues, staying current with payroll regulations, managing vendor relationships, and participating in system implementations. The role requires a strong understanding of U.S. payroll and tax laws, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of U.S. employment law
• Knowledge of payroll systems
• Understanding of U.S. payroll and payroll tax regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational time management skills to manage multiple, diverse and potentially conflicting priorities.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll rules and regulations.
• Extensive experience with payroll systems, particularly ADP Workforce Now.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll operations management.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Bonus points for animal lovers!

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day Payroll functions for a highly complex, fast growing veterinary services organization of 4000+ employees over 220 veterinary practices across 125 FEINs in ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and internal controls.
• Partner with HR, Accounting, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes.
• Resolve complex payroll issues and discrepancies, ensuring prompt and accurate resolution within 48 business hours.
• Stay up to date with U.S. payroll regulations, payroll tax laws, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulations and timely payroll tax setup and filings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external payroll and tax vendors and ensure the smooth operation of all payroll systems (currently ADP Workforce Now) and external legal counsel.
• Participate in the analysis and implementation of new payroll systems and procedures to streamline processes and improve team efficiencies.
• Ability to anticipate problems and provide solutions or develop contingencies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation dependent on location and experience, with annual bonus potential.
• Robust set of medical, non-medical and retirement benefits.
• Alliance Educates program
• Alliance Propel program
• Alliance Cares program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees