Senior Payroll Specialist

Merakey • Whitemarsh Township, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team on a hybrid
basis in Lafayette Hill, PA.

Position Details:
This role performs a variety of complex technical payroll responsibilities with
a primary focus on our California entities, in the preparation and process of
employees across multi-states sites and entities with ~10,000 employees. Assures
employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with state
regulations; prepare, process, maintain and assure accuracy of a variety of
employee payroll information, forms, records, and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 5 years multi-state payroll experience (including California) or 
• 10-14 years multi-state payroll experience (including California) and HS Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Process multi tax jurisdiction payrolls for ~10,000 employees on a Weekly, Biweekly and Monthly pay frequency; managing a pay group from beginning to end. Pay cycles include Hourly, Salaried and Monthly employees to ensuring compliance with all payrolls regulatory changes as well as adhering to internal policies and procedures.
• Review and verify punch in-out timecards for hourly employees, overtime, and unapproved time-off requests prior to processing payroll.
• Processing final paychecks in compliance with California Timeliness of Pay regulations.
• Union reporting which includes welfare benefits and union dues.
• Verify funds for stop payments are properly credited to accounts.
• Conduct year-end close reporting for W2’s.
• Maintain tax changes, garnishments, and payroll deductions.
• Research and correct issues found during processing.
• Process payments that include bonus payments and other types of compensation activities.
• Monitor the payroll call center line and payroll help desk email box to resolve employee inquiries and issues.
• Perform special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay enrollment option!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees