Senior Payroll Specialist

About the role

As a member of the payroll team at PEAK6, you'll have a big impact on the firm by adding your payroll and analytical experience to our organization and employees in a rapidly growing environment and team. Additionally, our diverse business streams afford you the unique opportunity to grow across a variety of verticals, engaging you in unique challenges, projects, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly multi-state and multiple location payroll for exempt and non-exempt populations via Workday.
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into the payroll system.
• Administer all payroll tax-related tasks including registering for new states, closing old accounts, and resolving all tax notices with third-party payroll systems.
• Support the payroll manager with year-end W-2 preparation including processing, balancing, adjustments, and amendments.
• Work directly with external auditors to provide requested information for annual audits.
• Collaborate with internal partners in Human Resources and Finance to facilitate and improve payroll processes.
• Partner with Treasury to ensure accurate funding requirements for payroll, taxes, benefits, and related items.
• Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed.
• Update and reconcile monthly payroll bank transactions.
• Participate in financial month-end close, including preparation of accruals, booking of payroll journal entries, and reconciliation of GL accounts.
• Utilize technology to drive continuous improvement to PEAK6's payroll processes, reports, and controls.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced payroll environment exhibiting proficiency in all aspects of day-to-day payroll operations under the financial umbrella.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of federal and state payroll policies, including FLSA laws, overtime, and termination regulations.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) designation is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Workday and related reporting tools.
• Familiarity with general accounting principles and accounting systems; NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software programs.
• A tech-forward approach to managing day-to-day tasks — we love to automate and make things more efficient, and so should you.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPM certification preferred.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Payroll Software
• Workday
• NetSuite

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
• Competitive PTO
• 401k match
• Parenthood leave
• HSA contribution match
• Paid subscription to the Calm app
• External learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
• Hybrid workforce option (work from home up to two days a week)

Pay

Base salary offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.

Schedule

Base Salary Range $79,000-$98,750