Sr Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter•Happy Valley, OR

1d•$35 - $44•Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinate and monitor end-to-end activities for on and off-cycle processing for multi-company, multi-state payrolls. Guide payroll team members through processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional partners to manage complex pay data inputs, including expatriate data, stock equity, payroll accounting, and special bonus programs.

Requirements

4-5+ years of high-volume payroll processing experience with 3000+ employees.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Vantage, Enterprise, and Payforce US.
Knowledge of multi-state payroll processes, specifically in OR and CA.
Understanding of local and federal payroll tax rules and regulations.
Proficiency in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UKG – Dimensions.
Experience in NY, NJ, OR, WA, CA.
CPP or Payroll Certification.
Experience in a publicly traded company.
Familiarity with stock equity management.

Responsibilities

Review and approve payroll biweekly, including onetime payments.
Monitor and resolve payroll issues reported by stakeholders and escalated by team members.
Manage stock equity input and reconciliation, ensuring timely tax reporting.
Prepare reports and develop auditing procedures to ensure compliance with tax, wage, and benefit reporting regulations.
Explore regulatory updates affecting payroll processes and execute necessary changes with stakeholders.
Assist with vendor oversight, monitoring compliance and service level agreements.
Identify process and practice gaps for improvements with relevant teams.
Provide backup support during busy seasons, handling tasks like creating termination documents and managing garnishments.