Lead Payroll Specialist

: About CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen): CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other. CLA is looking to hire a Lead Payroll Specialist, to organize and direct the operations and activities of our Payroll Specialists. This position will oversee and audit the preparation, processing and maintenance of regular, special and supplemental payrolls to assure employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner. Primary Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Input, verify and transmit payroll data for the firm. Process requests for payroll deductions, bonus payments and other miscellaneous payroll related entries upon request. Prepare check or direct deposit requests outside of the regular schedule payroll when needed. Responsible for gathering information to be included in the processing of the semi-monthly/bi-weekly/monthly payrolls. Provides consultation in answering payroll related questions for employees, human resource department, management, and principals of the firm. Responsible for approving payroll related items in Workday. Responsible for processing family member leave payments and answer questions regarding pay. Complete mortgage and SUI Verifications, if requested. Monitor compliance with federal and state laws.
• Employee File Maintenace : Lead verification of new hire information prior to payroll approval. Ensure employee information such as address changes, state and local taxes are approved in in Workday in a timely manner. Provide consultation for escalated Workday questions and access issues. Respond to urgent or complex employee questions in the CLA Payroll mailbox. Write up information regarding new hires, terminations, salary changes, department changes, or any other pertinent payroll information to be keyed in Workday. Input of payroll information into Workday. Complete special projects as needed.
• Supervision: Advise Payroll Specialists regarding payroll issues. Handle escalation of complex payroll matters. Assume general administrative responsibility and guidance for all payroll personnel, data management services, and programs within Payroll.

Job Requirements:

• Experience: 5 years of relevant experience.
• Education : Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field). A combination of education, training and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Certifications/Licenses : None required. PHR, SPHR or CPP is preferred.
• Technical Competencies: Proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Office products, including MS Excel (or other spreadsheet experience), and payroll software is necessary.
• Travel: This position requires <10% travel.

Our Perks...

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here .

#LI-TT1 Equal Opportunity Employer /AA Employer/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Wellness at CLA To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more. To view a complete list of benefits click here .