Payroll Specialist

About the company

BPM

Management consulting · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

What you'll do

• Support Semi-monthly, Bi-weekly, and Monthly payroll processing by reviewing, validating, and reconciling payroll data to help ensure accurate payroll payments, reporting, and records.
• Assist with various aspects of U.S., Canadian, and UK payroll administration.
• Support payroll tax activities, including research, reconciliation, reporting, and resolution of payroll tax-related issues. This role will assist with payroll taxes but will not have sole ownership of the payroll tax function.
• Assist with payroll reporting and prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for the payroll team and other internal stakeholders.
• Review payroll data and identify discrepancies, exceptions, or potential issues requiring additional investigation.
• Ensure overtime and other payroll-related earnings are recorded and processed appropriately in accordance with applicable company policies and federal, state, provincial, and local requirements.
• Analyze, audit, reconcile, and assist in resolving employee payroll issues.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide clear explanations based on established payroll policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Work closely with Senior Payroll Specialists and take on additional responsibilities and increasingly complex payroll activities as experience and knowledge develop.
• Partner closely with Human Resources, Benefits, and other internal teams on payroll-related matters.
• Assist with payroll system maintenance, testing, audits, process improvements, and special projects as needed.
• Support the payroll team with additional assignments and responsibilities based on business needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to take on new or unfamiliar tasks as the payroll function continues to evolve.

What you need

• Approximately 2–3 years of payroll experience in a corporate environment
• Experience supporting payroll for a multi-state U.S. employee population required.
• Experience with payroll taxes required.
• U.S. payroll experience required. Canadian payroll experience preferred. 
• Experience working in a payroll environment supporting a larger employee population preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, including experience creating and working with PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience with UKG Pro strongly preferred.
• Experience using AI tools or technology to improve efficiency, reporting, or processes is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new systems, processes, and payroll concepts quickly.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach with a willingness to take initiative and assist beyond assigned responsibilities when needed.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-service-oriented approach when working with employees and internal stakeholders.

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Perks

• Flexible work arrangements
• Well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Mental health resources
• 14 Firm Holidays
• Flex PTO
• Paid family leave
• Remote work options