Senior Payroll Specialist

Latitude Inc.

Bethesda, MD
$80,000-90,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago
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Senior Payroll SpecialistOverview: As the Sr. Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you'll play a critical role in executing payroll processes and managing benefits administration. Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you'll handle a variety of tasks related to payroll, benefits, and employee inquiries. The Sr. Payroll Specialist is s responsible for full cycle bi-weekly payroll processing in a multi-state, multi-employer environment for more than 800 exempt and non-exempt employees in accordance with established departmental policies and in compliance with State and Federal regulationsMain Points

Must have Associates Degree
Pay: 80k-90k
3+ years of Multi State Payroll experience
Experience with Ceridian Day Force preferred

Job Duties

Responsible for the accurate and timely processing and production of multiple legal entity payrolls, including executive pay with additional compensation considerations, and processing off cycle payroll.
Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
Maintain operating procedures manual and ensure policies and procedures are up to date and are being followed.
Continuously evaluate, analyze and recommend to the Division Controller opportunities to improve and/or stream line payroll processes.
Identify, research, investigate and resolve payroll anomalies during routine payroll analyses and audit.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Federal, State and Local payroll regulations and taxation, including those related to employee benefits. Ensure compliance is maintained.
Timely assist employees and managers with payroll related inquires in a professional manner
Accurately prepare weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for employees across multiple states and employers
Handle special payments, off-cycle adjustments, and wellness credits, including levies and garnishments
Ensure timely funding for 401(k), Deferred Compensation, and HSA contributions
Maintain and manage the electronic timekeeping system, including new hire training and assistance for managers
Collaborate with managers to maintain accurate PTO balances
Stay updated on payroll compliance regulations and provide support during audits and reporting

Requirements

3-5 years’ experience in processing full cycle payroll in a multi-state, multi-employer environment with exempt and non-exempt employees,
Associates Degree in Business, Accounting, or Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.
Proficiency in Excel.
Analytical ability to resolve employee payroll problems by reviewing records and reports, by identifying errors, and by correcting errors

Latitude Inc.