Senior Payroll Specialist

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist to join our client's team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to payroll operations while enhancing your skills in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will excel in managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting various reporting tasks.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee and manage full-cycle payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate payments.

- Audit and validate union reporting data to maintain compliance with applicable regulations.

- Prepare and file local and quarterly tax returns in accordance with legal requirements.

- Reconcile payroll accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

- Provide support for year-end reporting tasks, including preparation of necessary documentation.

- Assist with ad-hoc projects and reporting requests to support the payroll department.

- Collaborate with team members to enhance payroll system functionality and efficiency.

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

- Support system-related tasks during updates or conversions to streamline payroll operations.

* Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.

Please submit your resume and call  for review and consideration.

Requirements - Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling payroll data.

- Familiarity with union reporting requirements and related compliance.

- Proficiency in preparing and filing local and quarterly tax returns.

- Ability to reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies effectively.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

- Knowledge of payroll systems and ability to adapt to system changes or upgrades.

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