Senior Payroll Specialist

About the role

A Senior Payroll Specialist is needed to oversee payroll for a workforce of 250+ employees and contractors. Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will handle biweekly payroll processing, ensure accuracy and compliance, and assist with payroll audits.

Responsibilities

• Own and process biweekly payroll for 250+ employees and contractors
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
• Manage PTO tracking and payroll-related records
• Partner with managers to collect and validate payroll information
• Handle employee payroll questions and payroll reporting
• Assist with payroll audits and payroll-related compliance activities
• Play a key role in evaluating and implementing a new payroll system
• Help build scalable payroll processes for a fast-growing organization

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll for a multi-employee organization
• Proficiency with ADP, Paychex, Gusto, UKG, Paylocity, or similar payroll platforms
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience with payroll system implementations or migrations (a plus)