Overview
Our client, a financial services firm in the Greater Philadelphia area, is looking to add a Payroll Specialist to their team. In this role, you will assist with the preparation and processing of our multi-state, semi-monthly payroll for over 2000 employees.
On our team, you can expect to work in a dynamic environment that fosters continuous learning and development. You will have the opportunity to be involved in new initiatives and projects that will give you exposure to multi-state and international payroll. You will partner with your peers on the Payroll team as well as the Accounting/Tax, Corporate Systems/IT, and HR/Benefits teams, among others, to support the business, its payroll needs, and the systems/tools we use to execute these processes every day. Additionally, you will have the chance to research new and complex issues that arise; and help put processes in place to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the processing and payment of bonus, shadow, and off-cycle payrolls throughout the year
- Review and approve employee job, name, and address changes to ensure accurate reporting and payroll processing
- Participate in complex projects such as the evaluation, implementation, and support of moving all new hire tax forms to our payroll software as well as solutions for payments to independent contractors
- Process employee verifications and letters of employment for current and former employees
- Support file generation and related troubleshooting for 401(k), HSA and other benefit plans; actively work with third party vendors to resolve any file related issues and ensure proper disbursement of funds
- Respond to employee inquiries
- Audit and reconcile benefit file feeds and the flow of data
Requirements
- Minimum of 2-3 years of multi-state payroll tax experience required
- Demonstrated working knowledge of US federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
- Must possess extensive attention to detail and organizational skills
- Prior experience supporting year-end processes, process improvements and process automation required
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel required and HRIS reporting strongly preferred
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
- Previous experience with UKG Pro is a plus
- Exposure to pre and post-tax benefit plans is a plus
Juno is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. It’s expected that all employees are aware of this policy and that they create an environment that’s sensitive and respectful to all individuals.
