Senior Payroll Associate

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

📋 Description

• Lead the maintenance and governance of payroll data for US employees within HRIS and payroll systems.

• Collaborate with Finance and HR to review, validate, and document intricate payment adjustments while ensuring audit-ready records are maintained.

• Manage payroll aspects of onboarding and offboarding, including initial setup and final pay calculations.

• Coordinate with HR, Legal, and external partners to address payroll implications related to changes in immigration status.

• Review and audit payroll input data for bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll cycles.

• Process end-to-end bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls independently, encompassing validations, reconciliations, funding, and general ledger postings.

• Escalate and resolve complex payroll-related issues.

• Oversee the completion and tracking of I-9 verifications.

• Support and reconcile activities related to payroll benefits.

• Act as the main contact for payroll-related audit inquiries.

• Identify and implement improvements in payroll processes and document standard operating procedures.

• Perform additional tasks related to payroll, benefits, HR operations, cross-functional projects, and system enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5 years of direct payroll processing experience, ideally within a global or shared services environment supporting US payroll.

• Proven experience with US payroll regulations, taxes, and compliance; experience across multiple states is a plus.

• Familiarity with integrated HRIS and payroll systems; proficiency in UKG is highly preferred.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple payroll cycles and deadlines independently.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain payroll concepts to individuals without expertise.

• Effective relationship-building and interpersonal skills.

• Capacity to collaborate effectively with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual discretionary performance bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package.