Senior Payroll Associate

Job DetailsDescriptionPosition Summary:The Sr. Payroll Associate is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of weekly payroll changes, while providing superior customer service, professionally and confidentially. Primary responsibilities will include supporting the day-to-day functions of the Payroll Department and responding to inquiries from employees and managers. This position must adhere to tight deadlines and requires exceptional time management and organization. This position will report directly to the Payroll Manager.I. Position Responsibilities: EssentialMaintain and update payroll records in WorkdayAssist in payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-end processesCreating New Hire personnel files on HR Shared DriveBackup for Child Support Withholdings/Garnishment for employeesSupport internal and external audits by providing necessary documentationProcess weekly payroll transmission, including submitting the wire transferGenerate reports requested by other departments in the companyCommunicate with Human Resources, General Managers, and Regional Operations Managers regarding questionsEnsures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates, Direct Deposits, garnishments, and other withholdings.Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.Responsible for assisting with quarterly, semi-annual, and annual state/local/federal government reporting.Assists with document gathering for annual financial auditsThis position is at our Corporate Office and requires the employee to be in the office for regular/predictable hours as directed by the Company. Any other duties assigned by the Payroll ManagerII. Essential Skills/Credentials/Experience/EducationMinimum 3 years’ recent experience with Workday Software Minimum 3 years’ multi-state payroll experienceHigh School Diploma requiredProficient in Microsoft Office and Excel skills requiredSuperior listening, written, and verbal communication skills.Able to effectively and comfortably communicate with all levels of employees, both client-facing and internal.Demonstrates strong organizational/time management skills, a team player who can work well in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentStrong interpersonal skills, adaptability, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.Must be able to read, speak, understand, and write the English languageHigh level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.The position will be physically located in the Atlanta office; working remotely (outside of Company Directed Guidelines) is not permitted. Currently, the in-office work model is hybrid, with 2 days remote and 3 days in the office.Mental DemandsEffectively manage high-stress situations and multitasking/prioritizing deadlinesDependability and reliability are critical due to a weekly payroll scheduleAbility to make sound, clear, and concise decisionsAble to effectively work in a team environment and communicate with co-workers in a professional mannerPhysical DemandsTypical in-office environment – moderate noise level and open cubicle environmentThe position will be physically located in the Atlanta office; working remotely outside of Company Directed Guidelines is not permitted. Currently, the in-office work model is hybrid, with 2 days remote and 3 days in the office.Indoor work with complex and carpeted surfacesSitting for eight (8) hour shiftsThis position is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Extensive use of hands and fingers for manipulation of keyboard, answering phone calls (100% of the time).Use of a computer terminal, which requires extensive eye contact with a video display terminal.Travel DemandsN/AThe Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers/supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.