Payroll Specialist

Kofile; Seattle (WA); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary services organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll functions for over 4000 employees. The role involves maintaining accurate payroll processing while ensuring compliance with regulations and improving systems. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in payroll operations and excellent problem-solving skills, along with a Bachelor's degree. They will work closely with HR, Accounting, and Operations to streamline processes and manage vendor relationships.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and annual bonus potential

Robust medical and retirement benefits

Exclusive career growth programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll operations management.
• Knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations and multi-state payroll rules.
• Experience in resolving payroll issues and discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll functions for a complex veterinary services organization.
• Resolve payroll issues within 48 business hours.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll laws and tax regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

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Job Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the day-to-day Payroll functions for a highly complex, fast growing veterinary services organization of 4000+ employees over 220 veterinary practices across 125 FEINs in ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and internal controls.
• Partner with HR, Accounting, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes.
• Resolve complex payroll issues and discrepancies, ensuring prompt and accurate resolution within 48 business hours.
• Stay up to date with U.S. payroll regulations, payroll tax laws, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulations and timely payroll tax setup and filings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external payroll and tax vendors and ensure the smooth operation of all payroll systems (currently ADP Workforce Now) and external legal counsel.
• Participate in the analysis and implementation of new payroll systems and procedures to streamline processes and improve team efficiencies.
• Ability to anticipate problems and provide solutions or develop contingencies.

Qualifications

• This is a critical technical position at AAH that requires attention to detail, knowledge of U.S. employment law, payroll systems, and an understanding of U.S. payroll and payroll tax regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational time management skills to manage multiple, diverse and potentially conflicting priorities.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll rules and regulations.
• Extensive experience with payroll systems, particularly ADP Workforce Now.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll operations management.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Bonus points for animal lovers!

Additional Information

Competitive compensation dependent on experience, with annual bonus potential. We also offer a robust set of medical, non-medical and retirement benefits that we encourage our employees to take advantage of.

We want nothing more than to fuel your career goals, which is why we’ve created exclusive programs like Alliance Educates, Alliance Propel and Alliance Cares - to bring you financial, learning and wellness opportunities designed to enrich your growth.

This is a non-exempt hourly role starting at $36/hour up to $39.40/hour. This role is bonus eligible.

This role is remote, based in the US.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services