Sr Payroll Specialist

Old Republic International; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Republic Title is seeking a skilled payroll leader to manage daily, biweekly, and special payroll processes for US employees across multiple states and FEINs. The role handles 1000+ employees, ensures audits, and maintains accurate personnel data within the payroll system.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of payroll experience, proficiency with ADP EV6, Workday, UKG, and Dayforce, and strong Excel and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years payroll experience.
• Proficiency with multiple payroll systems including ADP EV6, Workday, UKG, and Dayforce preferred.
• Proven payroll experience with 1000+ employees, multi-fein, multi-state, and localities.
• Microsoft Suite, Teams, Microsoft Edge, One Note, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for 1000+ employees.
• Reconcile and perform payroll audits prior to transmission and validate reports.
• Update and maintain personnel data in the payroll system.
• Maintain payroll control records/documentation.
• Provide guidance to the team on payroll best practices and troubleshooting.
• Assist with mentoring payroll specialists and serve as backup.
• Research and respond to employee inquiries.
• Escalate payroll items as required.
• Prepare and audit complex payroll transactions and reporting requests.
• Perform ad-hoc projects as needed.
• Assist in month/quarter/year-end close.
• Serve as a content expert for payroll functions.
• Support managers and employees with Workday time tracking, absence modules, and payroll self-service.

Skills

Payroll systems

ADP EV6

Workday

UKG

Dayforce

Advanced Excel

Multi-state payroll

Data privacy

Communication

Time tracking

Education

CPP/FPC

Associate degree

Job description

Job Objective

Lead daily, biweekly, and special payroll processes for multi-state payroll for US non-exempt and exempt employees.

Skills

• 5-7 years payroll experience.
• Proficiency with multiple payroll systems including ADP EV6, Workday, UKG, and Dayforce preferred.
• Proven payroll experience with 1000+ employees, multi‑FEIN, multi‑state, and localities.
• Microsoft Suite, Teams, Microsoft Edge, One Note, Outlook.
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, and formulas).
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and high‑volume environment.
• Embodies high ethical standards and integrity.
• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Comprehensive knowledge of wage and hour laws, garnishment laws, and taxability of wages.
• Exemplifies professionalism.
• Contribute to an effective and positive environment.
• Perform all assigned tasks timely and efficiently.
• Be respectful of co‑workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions

• Process payroll for 1000+ employees.
• Reconcile and perform thorough payroll audits prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
• Accurately update and maintain personnel data in the payroll system.
• Maintain payroll control records/documentation.
• Provide guidance to the team on payroll best practices, payroll processing, system issues, and general troubleshooting in payroll.
• Assist with mentoring payroll specialists and serve as a backup for their duties.
• Work with the team to research and positively respond to employee inquiries.
• Escalate payroll items as required.
• Prepare and audit complex payroll transactions and reporting requests.
• Perform ad‑hoc projects as needed.
• Assist in month/quarter/year‑end close.
• Serve as a content expert for payroll functions.
• Provide support to managers and employees with Workday’s time tracking and absence modules, and the payroll employee self‑service module.

Education

• CPP or FPC preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including health, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; and retirement plans.

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer.