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Unleashed Brands · 21 hours ago

Sr. Payroll Specialist

Bedford, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Unleashed Brands is focused on curating and growing innovative brands that help kids learn and grow. They are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state payroll processing, ensure compliance with payroll regulations, and improve payroll operations through collaboration with HR and Finance.

B2BChild CareE-LearningEducationFitness

Responsibilities

Process biweekly and off cycle payroll for a multi state employee population

Ensure accurate processing of earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits in accordance with company policy and applicable laws

Reconcile payroll registers, general ledger entries, and benefit funding on a regular basis

Coordinate payroll inputs including timekeeping, bonuses, commissions, and special payments

Partner with Finance to support payroll accounting, accruals, and month end close activities

Support year end payroll processes including W 2 preparation and distribution

Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll tax compliance across all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions

Manage payroll tax filings, amendments, notices, and agency correspondence in partnership with external vendors

Support internal and external audits related to payroll, taxes, and controls

Maintain working knowledge of payroll legislation and proactively assess and communicate regulatory changes and business impact

Provide guidance and resolution for complex payroll issues, including retroactive adjustments, corrections, and special circumstances

Manages payroll and benefits related carrier billing, including invoice review, reconciliation, and coordination of payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation

Utilize Paycor or comparable enterprise payroll systems to administer payroll processing and reporting

Partner with payroll and tax vendors to ensure service quality, issue resolution, and compliance

Identify opportunities for payroll process improvements, automation, and control enhancements

Contribute to documentation of payroll procedures and internal controls

Qualification

Multi-state payroll experiencePayroll tax compliancePaycor experienceExcel skillsCertified Payroll ProfessionalAttention to detailEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

5+ years of progressive payroll experience with multi state exposure

Demonstrated experience managing payroll tax compliance, filings, and year end processes

Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including California payroll requirements

Strong Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret payroll information, reconcile discrepancies, and generate reports to support payroll accuracy, audits, and decision making

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Effective communication skills with the ability to partner across People, Finance, and external vendors

Collaborates effectively within a team environment, partnering with People, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll outcomes and timely issue resolution