Payroll Lead

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Title:

Lead Payroll Specialist

Location:
Mesa, AZ 85201 (Local candidates will be prioritized)

Setting: Hybrid

Seeking an experienced Lead Payroll Specialist to serve as the subject matter expert for the Kronos payroll platform, managing full-cycle weekly payroll processing for approximately 1,500 employees across staff and consumer populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Kronos Platform Management: Process bi-weekly payroll for 1,200 staff and 300 consumers using Kronos, including audits, system updates, and serving as the primary SME for the platform
• Full-Cycle Payroll Processing: Manage complete payroll operations from timesheet collection through final reporting, ensuring accurate wage calculations, tax with holdings, and compliance with federal and state regulations
• Benefits & Deductions Administration: Process complex benefit deductions including 403B and 457 retirement plans, while maintaining accurate employee records for job changes, exemptions, and savings deductions
• Process Improvement & Documentation: Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while applying analytical skills to streamline payroll processes and increase efficiency
• Compliance & Reporting: Prepare comprehensive payroll reports for management and auditing, calculate payroll liabilities, process W-2 forms, and ensure adherence to payroll laws and best practices
• Communication & Problem Resolution: Monitor and respond to payroll inquiries (approximately 50 daily emails), resolve payroll discrepancies, and maintain clear communication with internal teams and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with Kronos payroll platform, including audit and update functions
• Full-cycle payroll processing experience for large employee populations
• Strong analytical mindset with process improvement capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Payroll tax knowledge strongly preferred

** NO C2C ACCEPTED**

(Internal Use: C248375)

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Accounting/Auditing and Human Resources
• Industries Public Health, Health and Human Services, and Non-profit Organizations

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

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