Temporary Payroll Specialist

Temporary Payroll SpecialistThis is a fully-remote, TEMPORARY role, lasting 3 months with potentially to extend.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Support the day-to-day Payroll functions for a highly complex, fast growing veterinary services organization of 4000+ employees over 220 veterinary practices across 125 FEINs in ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and internal controls.Partner with HR, Accounting, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes.Resolve complex payroll issues and discrepancies, ensuring prompt and accurate resolution within 48 business hours.Stay up to date with U.S. payroll regulations, payroll tax laws, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulations and timely payroll tax setup and filings.Develop and maintain strong relationships with external payroll and tax vendors and ensure the smooth operation of all payroll systems (currently ADP Workforce Now) and external legal counsel.Participate in the analysis and implementation of new payroll systems and procedures to streamline processes and improve team efficiencies.Ability to anticipate problems and provide solutions or develop contingencies.QualificationsThis is a critical technical position at AAH that requires attention to detail, knowledge of U.S. employment law, payroll systems, and an understanding of U.S. payroll and payroll tax regulations.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Excellent organizational time management skills to manage multiple, diverse and potentially conflicting priorities.Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll rules and regulations.Extensive experience with payroll systems, particularly ADP Workforce Now.5+ years of progressive experience in payroll operations management.Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.Bonus points for animal lovers!Additional InformationCompetitive compensation dependent on location and experience, with annual bonus potential. We also offer a robust set of medical, non-medical and retirement benefits that we encourage our employees to take advantage of.We want nothing more than to fuel your career goals, which is why we've created exclusive programs like Alliance Educates, Alliance Propel and Alliance Cares - to bring you financial, learning and wellness opportunities designed to enrich your growth.WE ARE A DRUG-FREE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.