Payroll Associate

About VML

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human‑first, award‑winning work for blue‑chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate‑Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca‑Cola Company, and Wendy’s. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services, and most recently Marketing Measurement & Optimization.

VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP).

The Payroll Associate is responsible for payroll processing, analyzing payroll data reports, verifying employee pay data information, calculating pay, entering pay data information, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of employee compensation.

• Consistently and accurately process payroll for a minimum of 1500+ employees (high volume)
• Analyze and review payroll reports for employee related changes
• Extract hours and audit timesheets to ensure hours worked are paid
• Manage garnishments, direct deposit, and other payroll deductions
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations
• Respond to employees regarding payroll inquiries
• Audit payroll data and complete a peer review prior to payroll close
• Fulfill VOE requests as needed
• Maintain confidentiality
• Partner with HR & People Operations to ensure accuracy of employee records
• Research, analyze, and resolve discrepancies; escalating to management as needed
• Manage multiple intake channels (two or more mailboxes)
• Mail sorting and distribution in local office

• 5+ years of experience working in payroll
• Experience working in multi‑state payroll
• Working knowledge of tax codes and regulations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Detail oriented, professional attitude and reliable
• Strong analytical thinking skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks
• Experience with ADP EV6, Workday, Workforce & SAP
• Proficiency in full Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Confident written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with employees and team members in a professional manner
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state and local payroll regulations
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click WPP Benefits for more details.

$35,000—$75,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.