Sr. Payroll Specialist
About The Position
At Platform Science, we’re transforming transportation technology by connecting vehicles, drivers, and data in ways that unlock new efficiencies and safety across fleets. Our connected vehicle platform powers innovation for enterprise customers around the world — and behind the technology is a team of passionate people dedicated to making a measurable impact. We’re looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and cares deeply about accuracy, integrity, and the employee experience. If you’re energized by solving complex payroll challenges and supporting employees during critical life moments, this is the role for you.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, including multi-state processing and payroll accounting.
- Advanced knowledge of ADP Workforce Now required; experience integrating payroll data with financial systems preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of payroll tax, wage & hour laws, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate Excel proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential a plus.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end processing of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls in ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all U.S. entities.
- Validate and reconcile time, earnings, deductions, benefits, and tax data to ensure payroll integrity.
- Maintain employee data in ADP, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and tax setups.
- Collaborate with People Operations, Accounting, and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and proper GL integration.
- Prepare and reconcile payroll-related journal entries, support month-end close, and assist with payroll variance analysis.
- Manage reporting and compliance requirements, including wage and hour laws, tax filings, and annual W-2 issuance.
- Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and reconciliations.
- Partner with the People Operations team to process payroll accurately for employees on leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable leave laws.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
- Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll regulations and trends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
