About the role:
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day and off-cycle payroll operations for assigned pay cycles. The specialist ensures compliance with established procedures for the accurate and timely preparation, documentation, maintenance and disbursement of payroll checks, payroll taxes, vacation, PTO, and leave of absence records for assigned pay cycles.
Essential Functions:
- Verify reasonability of all information received from other teams and systems (e.g., Workday (HCM) Thompson Reuters 3E, WorkForce, etc.)
- Update Ascentis payroll database for any changes which are not part of interfaces.
- Ensure all appropriate tax related forms (Payroll and Partnership Questionnaire, W-4, etc.) are received, properly completed, and implemented within the payroll system.
- Ensure the payroll system reflects the appropriate wage reporting and tax withholding for all personnel (considering visa, citizenship, assignment, work location, pay method, etc.)
- Demonstrate in depth understanding of policies and calculations for all pay groups. Communicate and apply said policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field and four years multi-state, global payroll experience. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree.
- Intermediate knowledge of payroll and related US federal, state, and local regulations, including wage and hour.
- Intermediate knowledge of multi-state and remote work tax reporting and withholding requirements. Familiarity with expatriate payroll processing preferred.
- APA Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or other relevant professional certification preferred.
- Knowledge of integrated, cross-functional business systems. Experience with Ascentis Payroll, WorkForce Software, and Workday HCM preferred.
- Knowledge of GDPR, California, and other relevant data privacy requirements.
Client Note:
- Excel skills are key----VLookup and Pivot tables.
- Multi-state with CA, NY, DC being important.
- 6-month assignment
- Will take Excel and Payroll skills assessments.
