senior payroll specialist.

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to lead our payroll operations and ensure flawless execution across all payroll functions. This role demands comprehensive expertise in payroll processing, tax compliance, benefits administration, HR integrations, and related areas. The ideal candidate is a payroll authority who thrives in a dynamic environment, mentors junior staff, and drives process improvements to support organizational growth. Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing & Management: Oversee end-to-end payroll for thousands of employees (multi-state as applicable), including time/attendance tracking, gross-to-net calculations, garnishments, deductions, and off-cycle payments. Ensure 100% accuracy and on-time delivery using our software systems.
• Tax Compliance: Manage federal, state, local, and international tax withholding, reporting, and remittances (e.g., W-2s, 1099s, quarterly/annual filings). Stay ahead of legislative changes via IRS Circular E, state tax bulletins, and other tools.
• Benefits Administration: Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401(k)/pension plans, FSA/HSA, life/disability insurance, and COBRA. Handle enrollments, reconciliations, vendor payments, and open enrollment support.
• HR Integration: Collaborate with HR on employee lifecycle events (hires, terminations, LOAs, promotions). Maintain data integrity between payroll/HRIS systems, support audits, and generate reports for compensation analysis, DEI metrics, or labor cost forecasting.
• Compliance & Audits: Ensure adherence to FLSA, FMLA, ERISA, ACA, SOX, and GDPR/CCPA (as applicable). Lead internal/external audits, resolve discrepancies, and implement controls to mitigate risks.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field a plus. CPP, FPC, SHRM-CP, or equivalent a plus.
• Experience: 7+ years in payroll, with 3+ years in a senior/lead role. Proven expertise in multi-jurisdiction payroll (US + international preferred).
• Technical Skills:
  • Mastery of payroll software
  • Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros); SQL or HRIS querying a plus.
  • Deep knowledge of tax laws, benefits regulations, and HR compliance.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving, confidentiality, and communication. Ability to explain complex payroll/tax concepts to non-experts.

 

salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing & Management: Oversee end-to-end payroll for thousands of employees (multi-state as applicable), including time/attendance tracking, gross-to-net calculations, garnishments, deductions, and off-cycle payments. Ensure 100% accuracy and on-time delivery using our software systems.
• Tax Compliance: Manage federal, state, local, and international tax withholding, reporting, and remittances (e.g., W-2s, 1099s, quarterly/annual filings). Stay ahead of legislative changes via IRS Circular E, state tax bulletins, and other tools.
• Benefits Administration: Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401(k)/pension plans, FSA/HSA, life/disability insurance, and COBRA. Handle enrollments, reconciliations, vendor payments, and open enrollment support.
• HR Integration: Collaborate with HR on employee lifecycle events (hires, terminations, LOAs, promotions). Maintain data integrity between payroll/HRIS systems, support audits, and generate reports for compensation analysis, DEI metrics, or labor cost forecasting.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Payroll Tax

Payroll Tax-Multistate

1099s

Benefit Administration

Withholding Taxes

Payroll Accounting & Benefits

Qualifications

Years of experience: 7 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.