Payroll Specialist jobs in United States
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Lids · 3 days ago

Payroll Specialist

Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, and they are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their payroll team. This role is crucial for maintaining the accuracy of financial data and processing payroll for 6,000 employees across multiple regions, ensuring timely and precise dissemination of financial information.

ApparelFashionLifestyleRetailSports

Responsibilities

Process weekly and biweekly payrolls for US, Canada, and Puerto Rico states for 6,000 employees
Perform daily payroll department operations
Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
Reconcile payroll before transmission and validate confirmed reports
Research and promptly respond to employee issues/questions with a customer-first mindset
Determine dual state taxability for employees and tax where appropriate
Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, etc.)
Provide payroll reporting to support the business promptly
Stay updated on payroll laws, regulations, and best practices

Qualification

Payroll processingFederalState regulationsExcel proficiencyCPP certificationSAP knowledgeADP Workforce Now knowledgeProfessionalismCustomer service mindsetWork ethicTeam playerConfidentialityInterpersonal communicationAttention to detailProblem solving

Required

High School Diploma/GED
Working knowledge of payroll best practices
1+ years' experience processing payroll
Knowledge of federal and state regulations
Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Excel
Strong work ethic and team player
High degree of professionalism
Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills

Preferred

CPP preferred but not required
Working knowledge of SAP and ADP Workforce Now is preferred but not required
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
Interested in compliance, enjoy working with numbers, and the ability to problem solve
Customer service mindset: our employees are our customers!
With an open mindset and an interest in learning payroll, we would love to teach and grow our next payroll professional!

Company

Lids is a mall-based retailer of sports headwear, apparel, accessories, and novelties.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2004-02-18Acquired

Leadership Team

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Nick Corthier
Executive Vice President, Head of Store Operations
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