Senior Payroll Coordinator

Arcwood Environmental • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Payroll Coordinator you will serve as a payroll compliance subject matter expert for Arcwood, supporting a complex, multi-state workforce across acquired and legacy entities. This role exercises independent judgement in interpreting payroll laws, resolving complex payroll matters, configuring payroll systems (UKG Pro), and advising internal stakeholders. This position will ensure accurate and compliant payroll operations while supporting Arcwood's growth and acquisition strategy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience (required)
• Experience with and advanced knowledge of payroll compliance practices (required)
• Demonstrated experience exercising independent judgement on complex payroll matters (required)
• Experience working within a growing or acquisitive organization (required)
• Solid computer skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to utilize pivot tables, pivot charts, and advanced filtering functions
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Regular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification (preferred)
• Experience working with UKG Pro Payroll and Time (preferred)
• Audit, acquisition or payroll implementation experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Interprets and applies Federal, State and Local payroll tax and wage-and-hour laws
• Resolves complex, non-routine payroll scenarios including retroactive and off-cycle payments
• Advises Human Resources, Finance, and leadership on payroll compliance risks
• Monitors regulatory changes and assesses business impacts; supports and leads payroll audits and agency inquiries
• Maintains payroll system (UKG Pro) ownership by configuring earnings, deductions, tax setups, and payroll controls
• Leads testing and validation process for payroll system updates
• Partners with HRIS, IT and vendors regarding identified system issues
• Oversees payroll processing for accuracy and compliance and reviews payroll results, variances and exception reports
• Approves payroll adjustments and off-cycle payments
• Conducts audits on multi-state payroll reconciliation and reporting
• Improves payroll processes to support growth and acquisitions; supports payroll integration for acquired entities
• Develops and maintains payroll standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal controls
• Identifies compliance and financial risks and implements mitigation plans
• Trains HR partners and Payroll staff on payroll processes and serves as a functional lead for payroll initiatives
• Reviews payroll work performed by others for compliance
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Benefits

• Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives.
• Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED