Senior Payroll Specialist

Overview

We are seeking our new Senior Payroll Specialist to join the Axway team!

Position responsibilities include shared service payroll processing for multiple entities within the Corporate structure in a multi-state environment, producing standard and ad hoc payroll reports and providing support for audit and management purposes.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state, semi-monthly payroll utilizing ADP Workforce Now for US employees
• Process multi-region, monthly payroll utilizing Sage / Access Payroll outsourcing for Australia employees
• Verify all personnel changes imported from HRIS
• Assist employees with payroll inquiries and issue resolution
• Process monthly commission, annual bonus payments, annual salary increases, stock compensation income, and all other adjustments to standard salaries
• Import and review expense reimbursement from the expense reporting system (Concur) to the payroll system
• Review all changes input into the payroll system and maintain evidence that those changes are timely, accurate, complete, and properly authorized
• Provide journal entry support and collaborate with the accounting team for the semi-monthly payrolls, vacation accruals, and benefit allocations
• In coordination with ADP, monitor compliance with federal and state payroll tax laws and regulations, as well as state unemployment insurance tax requirements
• Support the audit process for annual 401K, workers’ compensation, and financial audits
• Calculate and manage severance payments, employee advances, and 401 (k) loans
• Manage year-end processes with ADP, including employee and government reporting
• Manage and communicate the annual payroll calendars with employees and ADP
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll information
• Escalate issues as necessary to the manager
• Create ad-hoc payroll reports for management
• Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Excellent customer service
• Attention to detail – sense of urgency to achieve resolution and meet deadlines
• Effective time management skills and the ability to work independently
• Willingness to help other team members
• Willingness to learn and take on additional tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Multi-state payroll experience required
• ADP Workforce Now requires processing experience.
• Hybrid work week with a target of two days per week in the office
• Latitude for independent judgment
• Corporate accounting or accounts payable experience is a plus

Company Overview  

At Axway, we’re more than a company—we’re a pioneer. For 25 years, we’ve been empowering organizations to achieve digital transformation and unlock innovation. With a presence in 100 countries, 11,000+ customers, and a global team of over 1,400+ passionate professionals, Axway is driving the future of enterprise integration. 

We’re on a mission to be the leader  in our space, empowering our customers with  secure, mission-critical software  to manage and deliver impactful business outcomes from all their  digital business interactions . 

Why Axway?  

We believe in the power of togetherness. When you’re part of Axway, you’re part of a culturally rich and globally connected community that thrives on exchanging ideas and tackling challenges head-on. Whether working remotely or onsite, you’ll find camaraderie, collaboration, and the support of leadership to inspire you daily. 

Here, you’ll grow, innovate, and succeed because we’re better together. Each step forward in your personal journey is one we take as a team. Join us, and let’s accomplish extraordinary things together. 

Axway is a proud member of 74Software. Learn more about how Axway is transforming the future:  

Ready to shape the future? Let’s get started—because at Axway, together, we can. Together, we will.  

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