Payroll Specialist

Brown Investment Advisory & Trust•Baltimore, MD

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Brown Advisory is seeking a professional, energetic and detail-oriented individual to fill a Payroll Senior position within our Baltimore office. The Payroll Specialist reports to the Payroll Manager and will be responsible for processing US bi-weekly payroll, along with monthly payrolls in the UK, Germany, Japan, Singapore and UAE. The Payroll Specialist will ensure pay is processed on time and accurately.

Requirements

Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience with Payroll Software (Workday a plus)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administrations, Human Resources or related field preferred
Understanding of multi-state payroll processing, including tax and other regulatory reporting requirements
Experience processing UK payroll a plus
Experience processing transactions related to equity compensation, stock options and deferred compensation
Advanced knowledge of MS Office
Maintain colleague confidence and protect payroll operations by illustrating tact, discretion, and good judgement in handling sensitive and confidential information
Positive attitude and ability to interact well with others
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Superior written and oral communication skills
Highly organized and detail oriented
CPP Certification a plus
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B , O-1, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant visa classifications that require employer support or sponsorship).

Nice To Haves

Workday a plus
Experience processing UK payroll a plus
CPP Certification a plus

Responsibilities

Utilize Workday payroll system
Assist with the payroll entry and review process for 900+ colleagues globally
Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure accuracy of earnings and deductions including taxable fringe benefits and garnishments
Prepare/finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll metric reports, annual compensation statements, and annual surveys
Maintain payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures as necessary
Maintain and organize payroll records in compliance with established retention policies
Prepare and review filing of multi state/local and global payroll taxes, ensuring that payroll tax filings are timely and accurate
Process, maintain and resolve all items related to Federal, State and local payroll taxes in a timely manner
Prepare annual workers compensation insurance analysis
Review year end payroll processing including but not limited to the creation of W2s/W2cs, P11Ds, PAYE Settlement Agreements and IR8As
Respond to payroll requests from colleagues, managers, auditors and vendors
Review workflows and implement streamlining measures
Remain current with professional knowledge
Additional duties and projects as assigned