Payroll Lead

About the Role:

The Payroll Lead will be responsible for overseeing the payroll function, including day-to-day operations to ensure accurate and timely payroll and payroll tax filings. This position should have a clear understanding of business policies and procedures and employ a continuous improvement mindset for all activities and processes. This position will be on-site, located in our Phoenix office.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
• Ensure processing checklist/SOP is followed, as appropriate
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax filings and related returns, issuing W-2 forms accurately and within established deadlines
• Provide coaching to team on payroll processes
• Work with Workday Support and People Ops to ensure accurate system calculations and reporting
• Partner with People Ops to Identify opportunities for process simplification and automation
• Ensure company SOPs are built, continuously reviewed, and updated
• Partner with accounting to ensure the Payroll GL is continuously updated and successfully interfaces with NetSuite
• Serve as primary liaison between Payroll and Finance to resolve any issues with reconciliations

What We Look For:

• 7+ years of experience in a payroll position
• Knowledge of Workday system
• Experience issuing W-2 forms
• Multi-state payroll experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field/ commensurate experience
• Strong understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws, regulations, and processes
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize activities
• Strong customer service focus
• Attention to detail and confidentiality requirements a must
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to deal effectively with customers of all levels within the organization

Nice to Have:

• Canada payroll knowledge a plus

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary and stock option plan
• 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Paid parental leave
• Health & wellness initiatives