Payroll Associate

Job Summary

To ensure accurate and timely biweekly payroll processing for over 4,000 employees in a complex, multi-state environment, the remote Payroll Associate will independently manage significant portions of the payroll cycle, resolve complex payroll issues, and perform detailed reconciliations.

Key responsibilities

• Own significant portions of the biweekly payroll cycle, including audits, time validation, and payroll validations
• Resolve complex payroll issues, including adjustments and discrepancies, with clear documentation and follow-through
• Perform detailed payroll reconciliations and variance analyses, proactively identifying risks or discrepancies

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume, multi-state environment
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and data validation
• Hands-on experience with payroll and HRIS systems, preferably ADP Vantage, Workforce, and Workday
• Analytical and detail-oriented with experience investigating complex payroll cases
• Effective communication skills and a commitment to payroll accuracy and compliance