Payroll Lead

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by The Intersect Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $25.00/hr - $35.00/hr Direct message the job poster from The Intersect Group Accounting & Finance Recruiter ~ Connecting great people with great companies for Direct Hire & Contract Opportunities Title: Lead Payroll Specialist Location : Mesa, AZ 85201 (Local candidates will be prioritized) Setting: Hybrid Seeking an experienced Lead Payroll Specialist to serve as the subject matter expert for the Kronos payroll platform, managing full-cycle weekly payroll processing for approximately 1,500 employees across staff and consumer populations. Key Responsibilities: Kronos Platform Management: Process bi-weekly payroll for 1,200 staff and 300 consumers using Kronos, including audits, system updates, and serving as the primary SME for the platform Full-Cycle Payroll Processing: Manage complete payroll operations from timesheet collection through final reporting, ensuring accurate wage calculations, tax withholdings, and compliance with federal and state regulations Benefits & Deductions Administration: Process complex benefit deductions including 403B and 457 retirement plans, while maintaining accurate employee records for job changes, exemptions, and savings deductions Process Improvement & Documentation: Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while applying analytical skills to streamline payroll processes and increase efficiency Compliance & Reporting: Prepare comprehensive payroll reports for management and auditing, calculate payroll liabilities, process W-2 forms, and ensure adherence to payroll laws and best practices Communication & Problem Resolution: Monitor and respond to payroll inquiries (approximately 50 daily emails), resolve payroll discrepancies, and maintain clear communication with internal teams and external stakeholders Qualifications: Extensive experience with Kronos payroll platform, including audit and update functions Full-cycle payroll processing experience for large employee populations Strong analytical mindset with process improvement capabilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Payroll tax knowledge strongly preferred **NO C2C ACCEPTED** (Internal Use: C248375) Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing and Human Resources Industries Public Health, Health and Human Services, and Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Intersect Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Payroll Specialist” roles. Human Capital U.S. Payroll Delivery Specialist Leader SAP - SuccessFactors Payroll - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN Senior Client Relation Specialist - Major Markets -AZ - On site Client Relations Specialist - EOR - AZ - On Site Senior Client Relation Specialist - Major Markets -AZ - On site Client Relations Specialist - North Central - AZ - On Site Leave of Absence Specialist - AZ - On Site Human Capital Payroll Strategy and Operate Senior Manager Client Relations Specialist - Southeast Region - AZ - On Site Client Relations Specialist - Southeast Region - AZ - On Site System Operations Specialist, Workflow Automations - AZ - On Site We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr