Senior Payroll Specialist

## Exceed the expectations of our residential mortgage borrowers & business partners through superior service, simple processes, and effective communications.## We deliver on this mission by empowering our employees by encouraging and recognizing superior performance and innovative solutions, by promoting teamwork and divisional cooperation.
** Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
*** Execute daily payroll operations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Audit and validate all payroll-related changes, including new hires, terminations, and compensation updates.
* Manage payroll workflows to ensure all transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with established timelines.
* Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and verify all reporting for accuracy.
* Import and reconcile commission payments within Workday.
* Participate in process improvement discussions and support ongoing enhancement initiatives.
* Set up and maintain tax jurisdictions in Workday.
* Process garnishments accurately and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
* Manage time and attendance processing through EZ Labor and ensure proper system integration with payroll.
* Conduct compliance audits, including unclaimed property payroll checks.
* Support accurate and timely year-end reporting, including W-2 and W-2c processing.
* Prepare ad hoc payroll, financial, and operational reports as needed.
* Process manual checks and handle off-cycle payroll transactions.
* Ensure proper taxation of employer-paid benefits.
* Research and resolve payroll file issues and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
* Provide responsive support to employee inquiries and manage the payroll inbox.
* Serve as a resource and mentor to less-experienced team members.
* Perform other payroll-related duties as assigned.
** Qualifications and Education Requirements
*** High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
* Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is required.
* Minimum 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience, with advanced knowledge of payroll practices, regulations, and compliance.
* Experience with Workday Payroll preferred.
** Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
*** Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal abilities with the capacity to build effective relationships across departments.
* High learning agility and the ability to adapt to new systems, processes, and business requirements.
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills.
** Work Environment and

Physical Requirements
*** Working on-site at assigned office location.
* Regular and punctual attendance adhering to schedule established by leadership.
* Flexibility to work occasionally adjusted work schedules, overtime, and evening and/or weekend hours to meet deadlines or as business needs demand.
* Working in a cubicle hub, maintaining focus on phone calls in a noisy environment within earshot of multiple other conversations.
* Sedentary work in a stationary position at a cubicle for prolonged periods of time.
* Constant repetitive motions required for operating a computer, such as typing and managing phone calls.
* Constantly communicating effectively verbally in English, including accurately exchanging information with others following identification of correct procedures.
** Additional Information:
** While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position’s requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary. All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Okta Verify and Microsoft Authenticator.

Employment will be contingent on this requirement.
** Company Benefits**:

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