Senior Payroll Administrator

Computershare • Louisville, KY

93d • Remote

About The Position

This is a hybrid position primarily based in our Louisville KY office location. We're committed to your flexibility and wellbeing, and our hybrid strategy currently requires three days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week. Computershare has a tremendous opportunity for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join our growing team. Our Shared Services teams support all of our business lines behind the scenes. Across the world we have a range of specialisms that ensure the delivery of our business priorities. These include Technology, Information Security, Finance, Risk, Audit, Governance, Marketing and Communications as well as our People team. Become part of our strategic team and help us look after everything from creating an amazing end to end employee journey to keeping our systems safe. You'll be looking after our people, our clients and their customers, whilst maintaining our exceptional standards around the globe.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of US payroll, including detailed tax knowledge.
• Knowledge of payroll systems.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in working as part of a larger team and in a Shared Service environment requiring collaboration across a number of different teams and functions.
• Experience in working within a diverse team.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, maintaining a professional demeanor and understanding the pressures and priorities which may be affecting other team members.
• Experienced in working across multiple payroll entities.
• Experience engaging with third party vendors and US tax authorities.
• Shared Service Environment experience requiring collaboration across different teams and functions.

Nice To Haves

• Participate and contribute to team initiatives/ objectives.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and reconciles the company's bi-weekly payrolls.
• Ensure compliance with the agreed processes and identify areas of process or system improvement.
• Processes withholdings, deductions, wage garnishments, or other special payroll actions and changes affecting net wages.
• Ensures payroll issues are escalated and resolved with root cause analysis and corrective action for all levels of employees and management.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable wage policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.
• Maintains current knowledge of city, state, provincial, local, and federal tax frameworks.
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks and deadlines.
• Contribute to the attainment of team KPIs and SLA measures.
• Must always be able to observe etiquette and deliver an excellent standard of customer service.
• Effectively manage business enquiries including more sensitive employee and or complex payroll matters.
• Performs related duties as assigned and completes any other tasks necessary for administering a company's payroll process.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working
• Caring and inclusive culture
• Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family, including medical, dental and vision.
• 401k matching and tax-advantaged flexible spending plans, including healthcare, dependent care and commuter.
• Income protection including short and long-term disability benefits, life insurance and supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED