Payroll Specialist 2

Cypress HCM; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sr. Payroll Analyst to manage payroll processing and compliance for a large workforce. This remote role involves bi-weekly payroll for US and Canada, reporting, and collaboration with teams to enhance payroll efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of labor laws and payroll systems, ensuring adherence to policies while improving processes. Join a dynamic team focused on creating economic opportunities for members across the globe.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of US and Canada labor laws and regulations.
• Experience in multi-state payroll processing for large employee counts.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for US and Canada, including various payments.
• Develop and maintain payroll reports for internal and agency needs.
• Identify process improvements for payroll activities.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Compliance

Reporting

Process Improvement

Labor Laws

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

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• We are the world’s largest professional network, built to help members of all backgrounds and experiences achieve more in their careers. Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Every day, our members use our products to make connections, discover opportunities, build skills, and gain insights. We believe amazing things happen when we work together in an environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging, and that what matters most in a candidate is having the skills needed to succeed. Join us to challenge yourself with work that matters.
• We trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams, and this role can be performed remotely in most locations in the country of employment.
• We are looking for a Sr. Payroll Analyst to join our team!
• Location – Remote

Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing and Administration

• Bi-Weekly Payroll Processing: Perform accurate preparation and processing of bi-weekly US and Canada payroll, including new hire and termination processing, leave of absence payments, retroactive payments, commissions, and one-time non-recurring payments such as bonuses, perk-up payments, patent awards, and non-cash awards.
• Taxable Benefits: Process taxable benefits such as gifts and transit commuter programs.
• Stock-Based Compensation: Process stock-based compensation transactions (ESPP Disqualified Dispositions, RSUs, Non-Quals, and ISOs).
• Assist in ESPP stock purchase and enrollment on a quarterly basis.
• 401(k) Contributions: Audit and post 401(k) contributions and demographic files to Fidelity on a bi-weekly basis.
• Multi-State Payroll: Process multi-state bi-weekly payroll for over 11,000+ employees while adhering to deadlines.
• Termination Payments: Responsible for calculation and reconciliation of all terminations according to state regulations.
• Payroll System Updates: Ensure employee information is properly updated in the payroll system via Workday integration and resolve discrepancies with appropriate teams.
• Compliance and Policy Adherence: Act as a strong policy advocate to ensure all transactions are compliant with internal policies and procedures.
• Taxation: Understand and ensure proper taxation of employer and employee-paid benefits through accurate payroll processing.

Reporting and Documentation

• Report Preparation: Develop and write ad hoc reports pertinent to internal and agency requirements.
• Prepare and maintain standard and ad hoc reports and queries.
• Payroll Knowledge Maintenance: Review and update payroll knowledge articles.

Process Improvement and Efficiency

• Process Improvements: Assist in identifying process improvements to ease day-to-day payroll activities.
• Assist manager with process improvement efficiencies.
• Handle special projects and additional tasks as needed.

Collaboration and Support

• Vendor and Team Liaison: Liaise with ADP, Talent Services, and Payroll Operations teams to identify open cases and ensure timely resolution.
• Payroll Queries and Reconciliation: Provide research, analysis, and reconciliation for payroll-related queries or unexpected results, and recommend practical solutions.

Regulatory Knowledge

• Labor Laws: Possess extensive knowledge of US and Canada labor laws and regulations.

Compensation:

• $39.25 - $55.00 Hourly (W2/Non-Exempt)

Req# 15425

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance

Industries

• Social Networking Platforms, Software Development, and IT System Custom Software Development

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