Ocean State Job Lot · 15 hours ago
Senior Payroll Specialist
North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$58K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expOcean State Job Lot (OSJL) is a dynamic general merchandise retailer with a strong presence across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Senior Payroll Specialist role is responsible for overseeing payroll operations for over 6,000 associates, ensuring compliance with payroll laws and managing financial obligations related to labor and compensation.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Direct the end-to-end weekly payroll lifecycle for approximately 6,000 associates, ensuring the accurate application of Company policy and regulatory requirements
Interpret and ensure ongoing organizational compliance with evolving federal, state, and local payroll and labor laws. Proactively research and analyze legislative changes to advise leadership on necessary policy adjustments
Manage the complex calculation and reconciliation of payroll deductions, including multi-state tax jurisdictions, health benefits, and 401(k) contributions
Independently research and resolve escalated payroll matters, including complex wage garnishments, child support orders, and internal compensation discrepancies
Design and execute comprehensive audit procedures to ensure data integrity; exercise authority to correct systemic discrepancies and improve internal controls
Lead year-end payroll processing, including the management of W-2 preparation, tax reconciliations, and reporting, ensuring total alignment with IRS and state regulations
Lead and execute special projects, such as software implementations, process improvements, or policy development, aimed at increasing departmental efficiency
Qualification
Required
5 or more years of progressive, professional payroll experience, including multi-state processing
Advanced understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws. Experience with professional tax filings (941, 940) and complex reconciliations
Proficiency in HRIS and payroll software (e.g., UKG, ADP) and advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Strong analytical and organizational leadership skills; ability to handle high-level confidential data with professional discretion
Proven ability to work independently, meet high-stakes deadlines, and manage high-volume workloads without immediate supervision
Preferred
Demonstrated experience managing payroll for large organizations (6,000+ associates) is preferred
Benefits
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more.
401K Program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Associate Store 30% Discounts
Enjoy complimentary access to OSJL-owned vacation properties, along with discounted gym memberships and 20% off at OSJL affiliated restaurants.
Free lunch Fridays
Company
Ocean State Job Lot
Ocean State Job Lot is an chain of 127 discount stores.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John D Conforti, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Bob Gallo
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
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