Merakey · 6 hours ago
Senior Payroll Specialist
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services, and they are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role involves managing complex payroll responsibilities for approximately 10,000 employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with state regulations and internal policies.
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Responsibilities
Process multi tax jurisdiction payrolls for ~10,000 employees on a Weekly, Biweekly and Monthly pay frequency; managing a pay group from beginning to end. Pay cycles include Hourly, Salaried and Monthly employees to ensuring compliance with all payrolls regulatory changes as well as adhering to internal policies and procedures
Review and verify punch in-out timecards for hourly employees, overtime, and unapproved time-off requests prior to processing payroll
Processing final paychecks in compliance with California Timeliness of Pay regulations
Union reporting which includes welfare benefits and union dues
Verify funds for stop payments are properly credited to accounts
Conduct year-end close reporting for W2’s
Maintain tax changes, garnishments, and payroll deductions
Research and correct issues found during processing
Process payments that include bonus payments and other types of compensation activities
Monitor the payroll call center line and payroll help desk email box to resolve employee inquiries and issues
Perform special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Perform a variety of complex technical payroll responsibilities with a primary focus on California entities
Prepare and process employees across multi-states sites and entities with ~10,000 employees
Assure employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with state regulations
Prepare, process, maintain and assure accuracy of a variety of employee payroll information, forms, records, and reports
Process multi tax jurisdiction payrolls for ~10,000 employees on a Weekly, Biweekly and Monthly pay frequency
Manage a pay group from beginning to end
Ensure compliance with all payroll regulatory changes as well as adhering to internal policies and procedures
Review and verify punch in-out timecards for hourly employees, overtime, and unapproved time-off requests prior to processing payroll
Process final paychecks in compliance with California Timeliness of Pay regulations
Union reporting which includes welfare benefits and union dues
Verify funds for stop payments are properly credited to accounts
Conduct year-end close reporting for W2's
Maintain tax changes, garnishments, and payroll deductions
Research and correct issues found during processing
Process payments that include bonus payments and other types of compensation activities
Monitor the payroll call center line and payroll help desk email box to resolve employee inquiries and issues
Perform special projects as needed
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay enrollment option!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Company
Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit organization that provides behavioral and mental retardation education services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
NJ Human Services
2024-09-04Grant· $0.24M
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