Sr. Payroll Specialist

Sr. Payroll Specialist The Senior Payroll Specialist is the subject matter expert and process owner for accurate, compliant, and well-controlled payroll operations, with deep hands‑on expertise in ADP Workforce Now and ADP Workforce Management. This role drives payroll governance through audit readiness, internal controls, data integrity, and continuous improvement, partnering closely with HR, Finance, and Benefits to ensure payroll is scalable, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. The Senior Payroll Specialist brings a strategic mindset, an uncompromising standard for accuracy, and the technical depth to serve as the organization’s authoritative resource on payroll policy, tax law, and system administration. Responsibilities include: Own and execute full-cycle, bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for exempt and non-exempt, union and non‑union employees in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and internal policy requirements. Strengthen internal payroll controls, improve audit readiness, and proactively reduce payroll errors and rework through disciplined process validation, documentation, and review practices. Administer expatriate payroll, including tax equalization, shadow payroll, and coordination with global mobility teams and external tax advisors. Manage off‑cycle payroll, manual payments, adjustments, and reconciliations with strong documentation and control discipline. Reconcile payroll data with internal records; identify and resolve discrepancies promptly. Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate tax withholding, benefits deductions, and garnishment processing. Review and reconcile payroll reports, including quarterly and annual filings (W-2, 1099, and applicable tax forms). Coordinate with Finance for accurate payroll accounting, reporting, and general ledger alignment. Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll issues; drive root‑cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions. Resolve employee payroll inquiries with a high standard of service and professionalism. Maintain strict confidentiality of all employee payroll and personal information. Minimum qualifications include: Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field Equivalent combinations of education, payroll certifications, training, and directly related payroll experience will be considered. CPP certification preferred Minimum of 8 years of progressive payroll experience, including full-cycle, multi-state, bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union, and exempt and non-exempt employees in a complex environment of 800+ employees with 5 years specifically in ADP Workforce Now and ADP Workforce Manage Demonstrated hands‑on expertise with ADP Workforce Now payroll processing, configuration, and controls administration Demonstrated experience administering ADP Workforce Management (WFM), including time and attendance and scheduling data integration into payroll Demonstrated experience managing expatriate payroll, including tax equalization, shadow payroll, and global mobility coordination Proven experience leading payroll audits end‑to‑end, including Payroll Audit Log maintenance, exception documentation, and corrective action management Strong working knowledge of multi‑state payroll tax laws, Form 941 reconciliation, wage and hour requirements, and expatriate tax obligations Advanced MS Excel skills; ability to build and interpret complex audit, reconciliation, and trend‑analysis reports Exceptional attention to detail with a demonstrated record of accuracy in high‑volume payroll environments Ability to operate strategically and independently in a complex, fast‑paced environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills; experienced in employee‑facing and cross‑functional roles Proven ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines Valid driver’s license required We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance. Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings. #J-18808-Ljbffr