Payroll Specialist

Dayforce; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and employee well-being. In this role, you will provide essential Payroll and HR administration services, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting clients' needs. Your expertise in payroll processing and benefits management will be crucial in delivering high-quality service. With opportunities for remote work and a strong emphasis on community impact, this position offers a unique chance to thrive both professionally and personally. Embrace a culture that prioritizes your happiness and fulfillment while making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Plan with Match

Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Unlimited Time Away From Work

Paid US Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll, benefits, and tax compliance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for assigned clients.
• Perform audits to maintain payroll tax accuracy and compliance.
• Provide HR/Payroll support services according to client needs.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Benefits Management

Tax Compliance

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

OneCRM

Job description

Posted Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better TM - reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in the United States.

About the Opportunity

Provide quality and efficient Payroll, Benefits, and HR administration to Dayforce’s customers. What you’ll get to do

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll impacting changes, tax forms, payments and payroll processing for assigned clients.
• Responsible for quality control and auditing to ensure accuracy and low error or defect percentage.
• Work with cross-functional internal partners to resolve client payroll matters and employee inquiries.
• Provide Payroll support services to clients according to Dayforce contract, legislative requirements and business needs.
• Perform frequent audits to ensure accuracy of payroll tax setup and compliance with tax agency requirements.
• Create necessary reporting and data extracts.
• Provide HR/Payroll support services to clients according to Dayforce contract, government compliance and business needs.
• Create, update and review standard operating procedures and perform quarterly document reviews.
• Manage client and consumer related tasks within the OneCRM case management system ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and timely.
• Perform quarter and year-end payroll tax audits.
• Think and act ahead, spot opportunities and act accordingly, and proactively contribute to process improvements.
• Establish and maintain a deep understanding of customer’s requirements and their changing needs to ensure services delivered are as per contractual obligations and in accordance with customer SLAs.
• Have an “I own it” attitude about deliverables and projects from start to finish.
• Proactively manage quarter and year-end payroll auditing and processing.

Skills and experience we value

• Significant experience in the area of payroll and a strong working knowledge of benefits, workforce management and tax.
• An ability to interface with clients and to use critical thinking skills to resolve complex problems.
• 3 years of payroll processing experience in a high-volume payroll operation with end-to-end payroll experience.
• Experience in the payroll outsourcing or consulting industry.
• Requires a clear understanding of payroll, benefits and taxation and an understanding of applicable legislative requirements.
• An ability to resolve client’s issues and provide superior customer service to internal and external partners.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, technically and effectively with customers and internal partners.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, intermediate Excel, and PowerPoint.

What would make you really stand out

• Dayforce product knowledge.
• Experience working in a case management system.
• Associates Degree.

United States Range: $19.47 - $34.76

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce employees and their families are eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Dayforce employees are also eligible to participate in a 401k plan (plus match) and a Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees also receive unlimited Time Away From Work (in lieu of accrued vacation time), 10 paid US holidays, up to 80 hours of paid sick time and 17 weeks of paid parental leave, subject to the terms of the applicable policy or program.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares, we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

About the Salary Ranges
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.