Sr. Payroll Specialist
Evergen•West Lafayette, IN
•$0 - $90,000•Remote
About The Position
The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role serves as a trusted resource for employees, leaders, and business partners by providing payroll expertise, resolving complex issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach to deliver exceptional payroll operations and customer service.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline
- 6+ years of experience in payroll and timekeeping or accounting and finance
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Microsoft Office Suite, Intermediate Excel
- ADP Payroll software
- Accounting principles
- Problem solving and lean methodologies
- Tax principles
- Confidentiality
Responsibilities
- Processes multi-state payrolls timely and accurately by coordinating with HR to ensure accurate processing and maintenance of data while maintaining a high level of confidentiality
- Processes and maintains payroll records including but not limited to new hire information, payroll changes, fringe benefit disbursements in accordance with company policy, regulatory requirements, and governmental requirements
- Provides high level of customer service to all levels of the organization by troubleshooting and escalating payroll and timekeeping issues
- Enrolls all newly hired hourly employees in the timekeeping system and trains timecard approvers in reviewing and approving timecards within payroll deadlines
- Prepares, reviews and analyzes reports to maintain documentation of payroll activities and conducts appropriate audits to ensure data integrity
- Oversees system entries and general ledger activity related to payroll functions
- Identifies and implements system and process improvements and documents workflow and work procedures
- Advises Finance leadership on complex payroll issues
- Provides guidance to employees regarding state and federal tax issues and calculations
- May mentor and train other team members
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with up to a 6% company match
- Holiday pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
