5-7 years of U.S. payroll experience in multi-state, high-volume settings.
Proficient in ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables.
Strong understanding of FLSA compliance and payroll tax regulations.
Proven track record of accurate and timely payroll processing.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Responsibilities
Process weekly or bi-weekly multi-state payrolls accurately and on time using ADP WFN.
Manage complex payroll transactions such as bonuses and garnishments.
Collaborate with HR to validate payroll-related employee data.
Reconcile payroll before transmission to ensure accuracy.
Prepare and distribute payroll reports for audits and internal stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations, including FLSA.
Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 forms.
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies effectively.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
In this role, you will ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across a high-volume, multi-state employee population. You will manage complex payroll transactions, support reporting and reconciliation activities, and serve as a key resource for employees and internal stakeholders. Your work will help maintain data integrity, strengthen payroll operations, and support organizational changes and process improvements.
Responsibilities
Processes weekly or bi-weekly multi-state payrolls accurately and on time using ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
Manages complex payroll transactions including bonuses, retroactive adjustments, off-cycle checks, garnishments, and tax levies.
Partners with Human Resources to validate employee data affecting payroll.
Reconciles payroll prior to transmission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepares and distributes payroll reports for Finance, audits, and internal stakeholders.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations, including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements.
Supports year-end payroll activities, including Forms W-2 and W-2c.
Investigates and resolves payroll discrepancies and implements corrective actions.
Maintains payroll system data integrity and supports process improvements, audits, acquisitions, and special projects.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive U.S. payroll experience in multi-state, high-volume environments.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and related data-analysis functions.
Strong knowledge of FLSA compliance and payroll tax regulations.
Proven experience processing high-volume payrolls accurately and on time.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
Familiarity with garnishment processing and priority.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a changing environment.
Customer-service orientation with a collaborative approach.
Preferred Qualifications
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
Experience supporting benefits and retirement plan administration.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 5-7 years of payroll experience.
This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution