Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

Forward Financial Intelligence empowers local businesses and nonprofits by strengthening financial operations and distilling better intelligence from financial data.

What will I do?

Support FFI's expanding Payroll team with your extensive and deep payroll and related compliance skill sets. This role requires a combination of technical payroll experience, exceptional attention to detail, and well-developed interpersonal skills. You recognize that payroll is more than just numbers; it's about trust. You maintain that trust through meticulous attention to detail.

As part of the team, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage and streamline client payroll cycles with precision
• Designing and implementing efficient payroll systems
• Proactively monitoring client payroll and benefit compliance
• Helping to lead the payroll team with related insight and expertise
• Identifying when HR Advisors can add additional value

Required Technical Skills:

• At least 5 years of progressive payroll experience
• Thorough understanding of payroll regulations
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance
• Experience with more than one payroll service
• Basic understanding of accounting

Essential Soft Skills for a Sr. Payroll Specialist:

• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Collaborative mindset for solving client challenges
• Thoughtfully and mindfully communicating with all parties involved
• Aptitude for delighting clients by anticipating their needs
• Excellence in self-directed workflow, prioritization, and time management