Senior Payroll Specialist
Core
Oversees complex multi-state payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while serving as a subject matter expert.
Role type
Senior Payroll Specialist (Tax & 401k focus)
Builds
Accurate payroll runs, compliance reports, and process improvements for a general contractor.
Domain
Construction / Payroll Administration
Required skills
Multi-state payroll processing, wage calculation auditing, account reconciliation, tax and garnishment regulation interpretation, complex reporting, process improvement, team guidance and training
Preferred skills
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business
Technologies
Payroll systems, financial reporting tools
Responsibilities
Process and review multi-state payroll; Audit wage calculations, deductions, and adjustments; Reconcile payroll accounts and coordinate with Finance; Interpret and apply payroll policies and tax regulations; Prepare complex payroll and compliance reports; Provide guidance and training to Payroll Specialists and Coordinators; Recommend and support implementation of payroll process improvements and automation initiatives