Sr. Payroll Specialist

BRG; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking consulting firm 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 support to employees. Join a dynamic team that values inclusivity and fosters professional growth, where your expertise will contribute to the integrity of payroll operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for payroll, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of payroll experience with strong knowledge of payroll tax.
• Experience with Workday or similar enterprise software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and ensure accuracy of timekeeping data.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Payroll Tax Compliance

Data Analysis

Excel (Advanced)

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPP Certification

Tools

Workday

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

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Position at Berkeley Research Group, LLC

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.
  
  

Description

Position at Berkeley Research Group, LLC

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.

About BRG

Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and strategy and operations. Headquartered in California with over 40 offices around the world, we are an integrated group of experts, industry leaders, academics, data scientists, and professionals working beyond borders and disciplines. BRG strives to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is instinctive, not an initiative. We celebrate and value the diversity of our professionals and are dedicated to maintaining a truly inclusive work environment where all individuals feel respected and valued. We harness our collective expertise to deliver the inspired insights and practical strategies our clients need to stay ahead of what's next.

Berkeley Research Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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