Senior Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistUnder general supervision, the Senior Payroll Specialist independently performs accurate, timely processing, resolves complex payroll issues, and supports end-to-end daily and weekly payroll operations in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.Duties and Responsibilities:Understand and execute full On-Cycle (end-to-end) weekly and biweekly payroll processing for approximately 60,000 U.S. multi-state salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accurate validation, reconciliation, HSDL loads, special transactions and payments, and third-party files and funding.Process Regular and Mass Off-Cycle payrolls, ensuring pays are entered and calculated accurately, properly approved, and processed in accordance with established payroll policies and schedule.Process payroll banking transactions, including stop payments, direct deposit rejects, and reversals, ensuring timely payment and/or resolution.Run, prepare, and format reports to evaluate and analyze data accuracy, identify discrepancies, and support payroll reconciliation and audits.Research and resolve general inquiries in a timely, accurate, and professional manner, ensuring issues are addressed in accordance with payroll policies and service expectations.Work collaboratively with payroll team members and cross-functional partners to ensure service commitments are met, issues are resolved in a timely manner, and payroll operations are effectively supported.Work with applicable suppliers and vendors as required to address issues, coordinate resolutions, and ensure timely and accurate completion of payroll-related activities.Identify opportunities for process improvement related to reconciliation, controls, efficiency, and accuracy that align with departmental and organizational goals.Position follows prescribed rules and procedures to ensure security of information when handling/dealing with various Payroll functions and must use discretion to determine what components may be disclosed and to whom within established policy or procedures.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.