Corporate Senior Payroll Specialist

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The incumbent is responsible for entering, analyzing and processing payroll, running reports, and other payroll‑related tasks. Assists with the calculation and preparation of corporate payroll tax filings, ensuring the timely remittance of taxes due, with guidance from Corporate Payroll Tax Analyst and Corporate Payroll Tax Supervisor. This is a high volume, deadline‑driven position that requires accuracy and a customer‑service focus.

• Enters, researches, and analyzes employee payroll and tax related data including garnishment, absence management or new hire necessary to process and meet weekly and bi‑weekly payroll processing. Assists with the calculation and preparation of corporate payroll tax filings to ensure the timely remittance of Federal, State and Local taxes, with guidance from the Analysts and Supervisor.
• Maintains knowledge of the payroll processing system, changes in garnishment, wage and tax laws at the federal, state and level, voluntary and involuntary deductions, and industry trends in the FMLA to serve as a subject matter expert and develop a trusted relationship with both internal and external partners.
• Researches and resolves complex employee and system problems to ensure accurate payroll including ability to calculate federal, state and local taxable wages. Corresponds with internal and external departments in conjunction with the employee to resolve concerns relating to federal, state and local taxation.
• Participates on various project teams as a representative of Payroll to ensure appropriate oversight of department needs.
• Provides second‑level response to all inquiries via email, mail, and phone, in accordance with department policy, to ensure quality service standards are met. Communicates issues and provides status updates to Leadership team.
• Generates, reviews, and distributes reports to Supervisor and peers to ensure accuracy of data and compliance with applicable Federal and State laws and Paychex policies, including Sarbanes‑Oxley.
• Engages in monthly team and department meetings to ensure continued technical and self‑development. Prepares and presents specific topics, if requested.
• Trains new employees and cross‑trains existing employees on procedures and procedure changes to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local governances. Writes and reviews department procedures to ensure resources are up to date and accurate. Recommends changes if necessary.

• Associate's Degree in Accounting/Business/Finance - Preferred
• 3 years of experience in Related field.

• Act with uncompromising integrity.
• Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
• Work in partnership and support each other.
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
• Treat each other with respect and dignity.

• We value your well‑being:
  We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time:
  From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work‑life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development:
  Our award‑winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the…