Remote Senior Payroll Specialist (Multi-State)

Stryker Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely processing of all U.S. payrolls, including multi-state payroll compliance and year-end reporting. This remote-friendly role partners with HR, Benefits, and Accounting in a fast-paced professional services environment.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of payroll experience, CPP/FPC preferred, and a strong command of UKG and advanced Excel to ensure precise payroll processing and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive payroll experience.
• CPP preferred; FPC certification accepted.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end processing of all U.S. payrolls, including multi-state payrolls.
• Review and approve tax elections, direct deposit changes, deductions, and PTO payouts.
• Analyze payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies before processing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax and wage laws.
• Support payroll audits and maintain audit-ready payroll records.
• Prepare payroll workpapers, uploads, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Partner with HR on salary changes, leave administration, onboarding, and terminations.
• Coordinate with Benefits to ensure accurate payroll deductions.
• Work with Accounting to resolve payroll issues and post to GL.
• Maintain payroll tracking tools and reconciliation documents.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and explain calculations clearly.
• Complete employment verifications as requested.
• Stay current on payroll regulations and FLSA requirements.

Skills

8+ years payroll experience

UKG / Kronos experience

Advanced Excel

Payroll tax compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

UKG Payroll/HRIS

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely processing of all U.S. payrolls, including multi-state payroll compliance and year-end reporting. This remote-friendly role partners with HR, Benefits, and Accounting in a fast-paced professional services environment.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of payroll experience, CPP/FPC preferred, and a strong command of UKG and advanced Excel to ensure precise payroll processing and audit readiness.