Payroll Specialist

Guardian Life Insurance • Bethlehem, PA

19d • $68,970 - $113,310 • Hybrid

About The Position

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Payroll Specialist. This role will ensure that all payroll administration and accounting processes are regularly evaluated to be as streamlined and efficient as possible. It will be vital to ensure accuracy and timeliness response to ensure an ideal colleague experience across Guardian businesses. You will: Administer payroll for multiple schedules, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for all employees. Maintain payroll controls and procedures to support accuracy and safeguard sensitive information. Assist with wage garnishment vendor management, including processing orders and communicating with vendors. Streamline payroll processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors. Prepare third-party payment requests related to payroll deductions and statutory obligations. Collaborate with related departments to resolve payroll issues and support organizational goals. Serve as a Tier 3 payroll authority by addressing complex payroll questions and escalations. Support accounting functions through accurate payroll reporting and reconciliation. Crosstrain payroll staff to ensure team coverage and continuity of operations. You have: Strong proficiency with Workday Payroll module (required). Knowledge of Workday HCM a plus. Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in payroll functions. Ability to function as a working (hands-on) payroll lead processing payroll, as well as cover for team members in back-up role for vacation and/or high-volume work efforts. Strong focus on customer service, working as a supportive escalation expert to the HR Shared Services Center and a valued partner to other COEs and HR Business Partners as required. Ability to manage sensitive information, working with internal partners to accomplish objectives without compromising a high threshold for discretion and confidentiality. Highly autonomous and self-motivated, demonstrating sound judgment and initiative while keeping others informed as appropriate. Time management skills to successfully prioritize multiple projects at a given time. Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Word and MS Excel. Knowledge of payroll administration, controls, governance, and accounting best practices with established network for keeping current including but not limited to multi-state payroll practices, requirements, and financial/tax implications. Understanding of current federal, state, and local regulatory and compliance obligations related to payroll and how to fulfil them in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency with Workday Payroll module (required).
• Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in payroll functions.
• Ability to function as a working (hands-on) payroll lead processing payroll, as well as cover for team members in back-up role for vacation and/or high-volume work efforts.
• Strong focus on customer service, working as a supportive escalation expert to the HR Shared Services Center and a valued partner to other COEs and HR Business Partners as required.
• Ability to manage sensitive information, working with internal partners to accomplish objectives without compromising a high threshold for discretion and confidentiality.
• Highly autonomous and self-motivated, demonstrating sound judgment and initiative while keeping others informed as appropriate.
• Time management skills to successfully prioritize multiple projects at a given time.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Word and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of payroll administration, controls, governance, and accounting best practices with established network for keeping current including but not limited to multi-state payroll practices, requirements, and financial/tax implications.
• Understanding of current federal, state, and local regulatory and compliance obligations related to payroll and how to fulfil them in a timely and accurate manner.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Workday HCM a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll for multiple schedules, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for all employees.
• Maintain payroll controls and procedures to support accuracy and safeguard sensitive information.
• Assist with wage garnishment vendor management, including processing orders and communicating with vendors.
• Streamline payroll processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Prepare third-party payment requests related to payroll deductions and statutory obligations.
• Collaborate with related departments to resolve payroll issues and support organizational goals.
• Serve as a Tier 3 payroll authority by addressing complex payroll questions and escalations.
• Support accounting functions through accurate payroll reporting and reconciliation.
• Crosstrain payroll staff to ensure team coverage and continuity of operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed