Senior Payroll Specialist

• Process bi-weekly U.S. and semi-monthly Canadian payroll for a multi-entity workforce ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance.
• Review validate and import timecard data for hourly employees while managing complex pay scenarios including terminations and off-cycle payrolls.
• Ensure compliance with federal state provincial and local payroll regulations staying current on legislative changes and applying updates proactively.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll inquiries through the JustAsk ticketing system delivering timely and accurate resolutions.
• Process and monitor garnishments tax levies and other involuntary deductions with precision and confidentiality.
• Partner with Human Resources Benefits Equity Finance and Accounting teams to support payroll operations and cross-functional initiatives.
• Reconcile payroll registers funding wires tax payments and benefit contributions while preparing journal entries and supporting month-end close activities.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation including materials aligned with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and systems.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Finance Accounting Human Resources or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive payroll experience including multi-state payroll processing for organizations with 1000+ employees.
• Experience processing U.S. payroll with exposure to Canadian payroll strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Workday Payroll including system enhancements testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience with payroll accounting reconciliations and supporting audit processes.
• Strong knowledge of federal state provincial and local payroll tax regulations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex payroll and accounting issues.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and discretion.

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