Senior Payroll Specialist

Outfront Media; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media company seeks a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage payroll records and ensure compliance with laws and policies. This role involves auditing time and attendance records, processing payroll for both union and non-union groups, and collaborating with various departments to streamline payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, proficiency in payroll systems, and strong communication skills. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to making meaningful connections and driving growth for clients and communities alike. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading organization in the media industry.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Educational Assistance

Pet Benefits

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience required.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to maintain confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Audit time & attendance records for compliance with policies.
• Perform payroll processing activities for union and non-union pay groups.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Attention to Detail

Client-Focused Communication

Analytical Skills

Union Payroll Experience

Excel

Word

Outlook

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

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Senior Payroll Specialist

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About OUTFRONT

We are one of North America’s most innovative media companies. We leverage the power of creative excellence, unbeatable locations and smart audience data to change the game for advertisers. Our purpose as a company is to help people, places and businesses grow stronger. To do this, we make meaningful connections between brands and people when they are outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of out-of-home assets including billboards, transit and mobile displays across the U.S. We connect diverse audiences across over 150 markets and conduct our business considering all our stakeholders, from clients and employees, to the communities where we operate. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes the growth of our people. Come join our industry-leading team!

What We Offer

OUTFRONT offers a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (including same and opposite-sex domestic partners)
• HSA and FSA plans, Family Benefits, Pet Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with an Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Educational Assistance
• Robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program including 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Your Role

Perform tasks to establish and maintain employee/payroll records in payroll system. Liaise with Operations regarding Union contracts, and how to most effectively incorporate into our Payroll processes and systems. Help with configuration and testing of Payroll system.

Your Responsibilities

• Audit time & attendance records for compliance with company policy and applicable federal and state laws.
• Review new hires, terminations, compensation changes and other transactions are reflected appropriately in Payroll application.
• Perform payroll processing activities on a weekly and bi-weekly basis for both union and non-union pay groups.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices.
• Perform periodic payroll reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Monitor shared Payroll Department mailbox.
• Troubleshoot and resolve employee and manager payroll-related issues.
• Calculate and request payments for union benefits on a weekly and monthly basis for assigned markets.
• Assist with General Accounting Department bank reconciliation inquiries.
• Maintain tax jurisdiction files. Responsible for assisting payroll vendor with researching and resolving any tax agency delinquencies and discrepancies.
• Assists with SOX audits as requested.
• Document Payroll processes and procedures.
• Responsible for weekly Payroll Onboarding Training for New Hires.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Your Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience required.
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce.
• Union payroll experience, and familiarity with Union contracts.
• Intermediate skills with Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Needs to be familiar with general ledger.
• Must be very client-focused, able to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Must be very detail-oriented, organized, analytical, able to maintain confidential data, and work in a very fast-paced environment.

OUTFRONT Media Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants shall receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. Please refer to the OUTFRONT Media Affirmative Action policy statement.