Payroll Specialist

About the role

The Appian People Operations & Payroll Team is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support the company's exciting growth. This position supports US Payroll operations with opportunities to assist with International processes.

Responsibilities

• Semi-monthly processing of hourly and salaried US payrolls using Workday, with opportunities to support international payroll processes using CloudPay.
• Perform cyclical audits and reconciliations of the payroll processes.
• Ensure compliance with established procedures and controls, and adhere to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collect, review, distribute, and act on relevant payroll mail.
• Maintain state, local, and unemployment tax jurisdictions.
• Support payroll implementations and integrations.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to internal and external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of hands-on US payroll processing experience with expertise in multi-state payroll operations.
• Working knowledge of FLSA and labor regulations, including overtime calculations, exemption classifications, and wage and hour compliance.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax withholding laws and regulations, with the ability to apply them accurately in payroll processing.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Prioritize data reconciliations and audits with a high degree of accuracy and analytical rigor.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Workday payroll experience or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master enterprise payroll systems.
• Preferred: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) credential.
• Preferred: Experience supporting international payroll processes or working with global payroll platforms such as CloudPay.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Base salary range: $60,000 USD - $110,000 USD
Additional benefits include:
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Retirement/pension plan
- Wellness dollars
- Tuition reimbursement
- Family-forming benefits
- Equity awards (if eligible)