Senior Payroll Specialist

Axway Software SA•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking our new Senior Payroll Specialist to join the Axway team! Position responsibilities include shared service payroll processing for multiple entities within the Corporate structure in a multi-state environment, producing standard and ad hoc payroll reports and providing support for audit and management purposes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Multi-state payroll experience required
ADP Workforce Now requires processing experience.
Latitude for independent judgment

Nice To Haves

Excellent customer service
Attention to detail – sense of urgency to achieve resolution and meet deadlines
Effective time management skills and the ability to work independently
Willingness to help other team members
Willingness to learn and take on additional tasks
Corporate accounting or accounts payable experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Process multi-state, semi-monthly payroll utilizing ADP Workforce Now for US employees
Process multi-region, monthly payroll utilizing Sage / Access Payroll outsourcing for Australia employees
Verify all personnel changes imported from HRIS
Assist employees with payroll inquiries and issue resolution
Process monthly commission, annual bonus payments, annual salary increases, stock compensation income, and all other adjustments to standard salaries
Import and review expense reimbursement from the expense reporting system (Concur) to the payroll system
Review all changes input into the payroll system and maintain evidence that those changes are timely, accurate, complete, and properly authorized
Provide journal entry support and collaborate with the accounting team for the semi-monthly payrolls, vacation accruals, and benefit allocations
In coordination with ADP, monitor compliance with federal and state payroll tax laws and regulations, as well as state unemployment insurance tax requirements
Support the audit process for annual 401K, workers’ compensation, and financial audits
Calculate and manage severance payments, employee advances, and 401 (k) loans
Manage year-end processes with ADP, including employee and government reporting
Manage and communicate the annual payroll calendars with employees and ADP
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll information
Escalate issues as necessary to the manager
Create ad-hoc payroll reports for management
Other duties as assigned