[Hiring] Lead Payroll Specialist @BlueSprig

Role Description

The Lead Payroll Specialist works as a member of a highly functioning team and supports weekly payroll processing. The Lead Payroll Specialist serves as an escalation person for unique payroll cases. In addition, the Lead Payroll Specialist is responsible for:

• Audits and imports
• Data analysis
• Posting payroll to the HRIS WorkForceNow
• Payroll reconciliations
• Using critical thinking to manage ad hoc projects and requests
• Driving process improvements
• Oversight of daily and weekly payroll tax administration

Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Performs accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly and/or salaried team members
• Utilizes ADP and Central Reach systems for time and attendance gathering
• Processes and reviews off-cycle checks, as needed
• Reviews pre-payroll reports for all hourly and/or salaried payrolls for errors and omissions
• Supports bi-weekly payroll processing, comparing, and balancing which includes researching discrepancies and making corrections
• Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions in a timely manner
• Assists in the development, implementation, and documentation of improvements for internal processes
• Analyzes transactions for regulatory compliance in accordance with policies, procedures, and federal/state laws
• Assists the payroll tax function, including partnering with other departments and/or third-party administrators to ensure timely filing of payroll tax returns and amendments
• Researches tax notices, oversees weekly auditing processes and updates of payroll tax records
• Adheres to payroll internal controls, company policies and procedures, and practices
• Stays abreast of multi-state regulatory requirements and company policies

Role Details:

• Remote Position Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, during payroll weeks hours may be extended based on business needs
• Pay Rate: 65,000-70,000 based on experience

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a college or university; or 3 to 4 years of related experience
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Experience processing multi-state payroll is preferred
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Speak effectively before groups of clients or employees
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
• Deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Chrome, Internet Explorer)

Requirements

• Traveling as needed within region/territory
• Have reliable means of transportation
• Meet requirements of our Motor Vehicle policy

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually unpredictable.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit
• Use hands to type, handle, or feel
• Stand and walk frequently
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position and can be modified as needed.

BlueSprig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BlueSprig aims to be an inclusive and equitable employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At BlueSprig, we level the playing field for all.