Payroll Specialist

What You'll Achieve

• Systems and Processes
• Responsible for the processing of accurate and timely semi-monthly and monthly payrolls for multi-state domestic & international entities
• Process manual checks including final checks and off-cycle payrolls as needed
• Process and balance payrolls, ensuring all compliance reports are prepared and fully reconciled, garnishments, 401K administration, and generating standard and ad hoc reports
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll, tax, and labor regulations
• Manage payroll tax filings, payments, W-2s, and other required reporting
• Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll inquiries and issue resolution
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and system efficiency
• Working with Accounting on monthly payroll and auditing of payrolls
• Support internal and external payroll audits and compliance reviews
• Provide internal and external communication to communicate clear deadlines to both vendors and internal teams
• Client Service and Stakeholder Engagement
• Maintain standing relationship and partner closely with People Operations team to ensure pay structure for all team members are accurate
• Able to work cross functionally with internal GumGum teams to ensure timely payroll processing
• Serve as the main point of contact and support for any employee related payroll & 401K questions and inquiries, responding to internal clients in a timely manner
• Maintain a customer-first mindset, relentlessly seeking solutions for our clients (both internal and external)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• The Payroll Specialist will also handle additional payroll related activities that may be needed for quarterly and end of year reporting
• Other duties, projects and ad hoc requests as assigned

Skills You'll Bring

• BA degree preferred but not required; relevant certifications may be substituted
• Minimum of 5+ years of previous payroll experience in a fast-paced multi-state
• Previous experience with ADP Workforce Now or other HRIS Platforms
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws and wage and hour regulations required
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
• Collaboration across HR, Accounting & Finance partners

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay is a part of a total rewards package which also includes benefits, an emphasis on recognition, development, and wellness
• The reasonable estimated base pay range for this role is from $65,000- $80,500 annually
• Your recruiter can share more specifics during the hiring process
• Learn more about our U.S. benefits & perks package at gumgum.com/benefits

Awards

• 2025 & 2026 Digiday Media Awards Europe Best Contextual Targeting Offering
• 2025 AdExchanger Awards AI Innovators, Technology & Service Provider, Finalist
• 2025 MARKETECH APAC Marketing Technology Awards Silver Winner for Best Contextual Advertising Tech Platform