Senior Payroll Specialist - Multi-State, HRIS & Compliance

Highmark Health Company; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee enterprise-wide payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely disbursements while maintaining HRIS efficiency. The role demands deep knowledge of union and non-union structures, exempt and non-exempt compensation, and expert guidance on escalated payroll issues across HR and employee groups.

The position emphasizes processing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment, with

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-state payroll processing and year-end compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of FLSA, IRS regulations and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Core Payroll Processing: handle multi-state payroll and ensure accurate disbursement across states.
• HRIS Management: maintain and improve payroll-related HRIS data and reports.
• Customer Service & Support: respond to employee inquiries and escalations regarding payroll.
• Compliance & Policy: stay updated on payroll laws and ensure internal control compliance.
• Banking & Financial Ops: manage ACH, wires, and deductions processing.
• Process Improvement: lead testing of new payroll procedures and ensure payroll cycle accuracy.

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee enterprise-wide payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely disbursements while maintaining HRIS efficiency. The role demands deep knowledge of union and non-union structures, exempt and non-exempt compensation, and expert guidance on escalated payroll issues across HR and employee groups.

The position emphasizes processing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment, with