Sr. Payroll Specialist

BRG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead payroll processing and ensure compliance with tax regulations. This role involves managing payroll records, resolving discrepancies, and providing exceptional service to employees. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and proficiency in enterprise software like Workday. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the organization and help maintain payroll integrity. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of payroll experience with strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance.
• Expertise in Workday or similar enterprise software is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll processing and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Payroll Tax Compliance

Workday Software

Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups)

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPP Certification

Tools

Workday

Ceridian Dayforce

Excel

Job description

Position Summary:

Duties will include but are not limited to:

The Senior Payroll Specialist will either take the lead on or be heavily involved in all the following:

• Payroll processing
• Focused on US and assist as back-up for international.
• Review and verify the accuracy of time information from the timekeeping system.
• Process monthly expert fees, bonus payments, and other special compensation.
• Ensure payroll integrity through audit reports, data analysis and collaboration with other team members.
• Investigate, reconcile and correct payroll data issues, discrepancies, and errors.
• Enter and audit payroll batches for various special earnings.
• Process and monitor garnishment orders and other issues that impact payroll specifications.
• Timely and accurately prepare on-demand payments for terminations, retro-adjustments and other disbursements determined to be necessary for immediate distribution.
• Develop, manage and maintain comprehensive payroll records and team member information in a confidential manner.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns.
• Coordinate payroll funding requests with Treasury.

Tax

• Assist with registering states for payroll taxes.
• Set up employee tax jurisdiction for multiple state and local tax.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and international tax and wage & hour laws, regulations or guidelines.
• Assist with year-end W-2s processing.

Accounting and other

• Reconcile general ledger (GL) with regard to payroll transactions.
• Prepare payroll journal entries including PTO accrual.
• Proper mapping of income and deduction codes.
• Liaise between payroll and other departments.
• Assist with documentation of various payroll processes and procedures.
• Provide payroll support for internal and external audit requests.
• Ad hoc projects and requests as assigned.
• Contribute to the organization in a professional manner with a positive attitude.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (CPP a plus)
• At least 8 years of payroll experience.
• At least 2 years of payroll tax experience.
• Workday or similar enterprise software experience a must.
• Global Payroll Experience preferred – Ceridian Dayforce experience a plus.
• Excel expert – advance skills including Pivot Tables, V-Lookups and Data validation
• Excellent communication, exceptional customer service and project management.
• Exceptional organizational skills, follow-up skills and attention to detail.
• Deadline-focused and exhibits an analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Consistent attendance and reliability.

Salary Range: $85-100k

Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.

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