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Ignite Human Capital · 15 hours ago

Senior Payroll Specialist (Remote | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)

United States

Full-time, Contract

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$30/hr - $30/hr

4+ years exp

Ignite Human Capital is a large, mission-driven organization with a nationwide workforce. They are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to support multi-state payroll operations in a fully remote, temporary-to-permanent role, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing for a large employee population using Workday.

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Responsibilities

Process and reconcile bi-weekly and semi-monthly multi-state payrolls using Workday

Calculate and verify wages, benefits, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations

Perform payroll audits and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance

Research, analyze, and resolve payroll discrepancies and payroll tax notices in a timely manner

Coordinate daily payroll activities and ensure completion of payroll checklists and deadlines

Provide operational payroll leadership support as needed to ensure continuity of payroll operations

Verify new hire setup, employee changes, and state/local tax configurations

Maintain and update payroll and tax system data, including account numbers, unemployment rates, and deposit frequencies

Collaborate with HR, Finance, auditors, and government agencies to resolve payroll issues and provide documentation

Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines

Qualification

Workday PayrollPayroll regulations knowledgePayroll accountingADP SmartComplianceMulti-state payroll experienceAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyBachelor’s degreeCPPFPC certificationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Minimum of four (4) years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment supporting 5,000+ employees, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll

Experience using ADP SmartCompliance

Strong working knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and payroll accounting

Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)