Precision Payroll Specialist – Accurate Pay & Compliance

Altice USA; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum, a leader in connectivity, seeks a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate, on-time pay and full compliance with wage and tax laws. You will manage payroll data, run audits, and support leaders with time entry and inquiries.

The role requires experience with SAP/SuccessFactors and ADP Smart Compliance, strong data analysis, and proficiency in Office 365; commitment to SOX controls and regulatory updates is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years payroll experience with SAP/SuccessFactors preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with ADP Smart Compliance preferred.
• Strong data analysis and SOX controls experience.
• Proficient in MS Office 365, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Verification: Gather and audit employee timesheets, hours worked, deductions, and status changes.
• Processing & Distribution: Prepare and issue paychecks or direct deposits; distribute pay statements and year-end forms.
• Provide support and assist leaders with time entry approval and Time and Labor and delegation questions.
• Employee Support: Respond to payroll inquiries with clarity and confidentiality.
• Regulatory Updates: Stay current with changes in payroll legislation.
• Ensure company policies are followed and adhered to relating to payroll processing for accurate payment and SOX purposes.
• Evaluate trends and recommend solutions; perform routine audits to validate pay components are enter properly to ensure accurate payment.
• Coordinate with the HR Technology team to troubleshoot payroll processing issues.
• May support the processing of bi-weekly payroll cycles and expedites off-cycle payroll runs as required.
• Troubleshoots all payroll issues and exceptions, addressing and resolving any issues in a timely manner; exercises sound judgment as to when to extend issues to Payroll leadership.
• Works closely with Payroll leadership to update and maintain critical audits, alerts and reviews.
• Develop queries/reports for projects and ongoing business needs with minimal direction.
• Assist with payroll testing as needed.

Skills

SAP/SuccessFactors

ADP Smart Compliance

MS Excel

Data analysis

SOX controls

Education

High School Diploma

Some college/Associate's degree

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Optimum, a leader in connectivity, seeks a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate, on-time pay and full compliance with wage and tax laws. You will manage payroll data, run audits, and support leaders with time entry and inquiries.

The role requires experience with SAP/SuccessFactors and ADP Smart Compliance, strong data analysis, and proficiency in Office 365; commitment to SOX controls and regulatory updates is essential.