Senior Payroll Specialist

Role Description

Veralto is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to support the delivery of accurate, compliant, and timely payroll across the United States, while contributing to the evolution of the Global Payroll function.

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing across multiple US pay groups and legal entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Own key components of the payroll lifecycle, including data validation, reconciliations, issue resolution, and final outputs.
• Support payroll execution within a Workday–ADP environment, including pre-work, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Administer complex pay components such as commissions, bonuses, equity transactions, severance, and retroactive adjustments in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitor payroll timelines and proactively escalate risks when inputs are incomplete or delayed.
• Perform payroll reviews and reconciliations to identify discrepancies before finalization.
• Maintain SOX-compliant, audit-ready documentation and support audit requests.
• Manage employee lifecycle payroll activities (new hires, changes, separations).
• Respond to employee inquiries through shared inbox/ticketing processes.
• Prepare payroll reports and support stakeholders with accurate and timely data.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to standardization and automation efforts.
• Operate effectively in an evolving environment while maintaining strong control discipline.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in US payroll operations (multi-state, multi-entity).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field.
• Strong experience with ADP platforms (Enterprise, eTime, Smart Compliance, Reporting).
• Advanced knowledge of US payroll regulations (federal, state, and local).
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end payroll processes with accountability.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Requirements

• CPP certification (strongly preferred).
• Experience with Workday or similar HCM systems.
• Experience in shared services or global payroll environments.
• Exposure to payroll transformations or process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership mindset, even in an individual contributor role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k) to eligible employees.