Payroll Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Facilitate the semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll processing by examining, validating, and reconciling payroll information.

• Aid in the administration of payroll for the U.S., Canada, and the UK.

• Provide support for payroll tax research, reconciliation, reporting, and the resolution of issues.

• Contribute to payroll reporting and create both recurring and ad hoc reports.

• Scrutinize payroll data to identify discrepancies, exceptions, and issues that need investigation.

• Ensure that overtime and other payroll-related earnings are accurately recorded and processed.

• Analyze, audit, reconcile, and aid in resolving employee payroll concerns.

• Address employee payroll inquiries and clarify established policies and procedures.

• Collaborate closely with Senior Payroll Specialists and take on progressively complex payroll responsibilities.

• Partner with Human Resources, Benefits, and other internal teams.

• Assist with the maintenance, testing, auditing, process improvements, and special projects related to the payroll system.

• Support additional payroll tasks as dictated by business requirements.

• Exhibit flexibility and a willingness to undertake new or unfamiliar responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Approximately 2–5 years of payroll experience within a corporate setting.

• Required experience in supporting payroll for a multi-state U.S. employee population.

• Proven experience with payroll taxes is necessary.

• Required experience in U.S. and Canadian payroll.

• Preferred experience supporting a larger employee population.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including skills in PivotTables and VLOOKUP.

• Strong preference for experience with UKG Pro.

• Familiarity with AI tools or technology is advantageous but not mandatory.

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not essential.

• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.

• Quick learner of new systems, processes, and payroll concepts.

• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.

• Capacity to manage deadlines and competing priorities effectively.

• Proactive and self-motivated attitude.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Customer-service-oriented mindset when interacting with employees and internal stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive rewards package featuring flexible work arrangements, customized benefit structures, and various financial compensation options.

• Engaging wellness platform accompanied by incentives.

• Access to an employee assistance program and mental health resources.

• Participation in Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs).

• 14 Firm Holidays, including 2 floating holidays.

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Paid family leave.

• Summer hours offered.

• Remote work options available.

• Resources and bonuses for CPA exam preparation.

• Coaching program provided.

• Opportunities for live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University.