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Hughes · 1 day ago

Senior Payroll Specialist

Germantown, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$79K/yr - $99K/yr

5+ years exp

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity and is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist in their Hughes Network Systems division. This role involves processing payroll for approximately 1,800 employees across the US, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, and managing various payroll-related tasks and communications.

Consumer ElectronicsDigital MediaElectronicsInformation TechnologyInternetTelecommunications

No H1B

Responsibilities

Processes and ensures accuracy in all phases of the payroll processing cycle to include: reconciliation of payroll tax deposits/remittances to the government and third parties in a timely and accurate manner

Ensures employee payroll processing complies with federal and state laws

Processes bi-weekly multi-state domestic Exempt and Non-exempt payrolls for assigned segmented payroll groups by established deadlines

Performs a comprehensive review of time entered by employees electronically and manually, and obtains the required approvals

Coordinates efforts between various departments to ensure data collection and accuracy while adhering to a stringent schedule, resulting in completed and posted payroll

Ensures the preparation and filing of various bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns

Guides employees, timekeepers, and supervisors regarding payroll issues to include requests for payroll information regularly

Researches payroll issues/discrepancies and processes necessary corrections; complies with the regulatory standards and policies and procedures of payroll

Assists Payroll Director with balancing and reconciliation of all payroll-related general ledger postings

Calculates retroactive/adjusted pay for new hires, terms, and pay increases; verifies deduction calculations concerning elected deductions, garnished wages, and Sec. 125 plans, for newly enrolled or changes to existing employees

Assists in payroll accounting, transactions, reporting, and other operations

Initiates, validates, and submits for approval of all checks, ACH and wire transmissions as they relate to payroll

Provides accurate and detailed information to employees/management as requested concerning confidential and time-sensitive matters; additionally, provides clear oral and written communication that reflects excellent customer service

Remains current on all government regulations regarding payroll

Ensures that all transactions processed are compliant with IRS/State regulations, company policies and practices and SOX controls

Qualification

FPCCPPMulti-state payroll processingADP tax vendor experienceIn-house payroll processingMS Office SuiteAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceDecisivenessOrganizational skillsAttention to detail