Overview • Lead payroll operations for a dynamic organization, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with regulations. • Collaborate with HR and Benefits teams to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues efficiently. • Oversee payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, and compensation adjustments, ensuring seamless integration. • Ensure compliance with wage laws, garnishments, and tax requirements across multi-state operations. • Utilize advanced payroll systems and tools to optimize processing and reporting accuracy. • Support escalated payroll inquiries from employees, government agencies, and internal stakeholders. • Contribute to payroll reporting, reconciliation, and year-end adjustments using advanced Excel skills. • Drive process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and employee satisfaction. Key Responsibilities & Duties • Manage payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing for multi-state employees. • Oversee payroll changes, including special transactions, garnishments, and tax adjustments. • Resolve complex payroll issues and inquiries with professionalism and efficiency. • Reconcile payroll data and validate reports to maintain accuracy and compliance. • Collaborate with HR and Benefits teams to streamline payroll-related processes. • Utilize advanced payroll systems and Excel tools for reporting and reconciliation tasks. • Support escalated payroll issues, including inquiries from government agencies. • Contribute to year-end payroll adjustments and special payrolls, including bonuses. Job Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field required. • 7+ years of multi-state payroll experience in a high-volume environment. • CPP or FPC certification strongly preferred. • Proficiency in advanced payroll systems and tools, including UltiPro. • Knowledge of U.S. wage and hour laws, garnishments, and tax withholding requirements. • Strong organizational and time management skills to meet strict payroll deadlines. • Experience with multi-company payroll structures preferred. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications for payroll-related tasks.