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LTK · 3 weeks ago

Payroll and Leave Specialist

LTK is a company focused on empowering premium lifestyle creators to achieve economic success. They are seeking a Payroll & Leave Specialist to manage US payroll processing and leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all aspects of payroll and leave administration.

Brand MarketingFashionInternetMarketingMobile Apps
Hiring Manager
Keaton Baker
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Responsibilities

Process full-cycle US payroll for a diverse population of hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
Review and manage payroll-related data, including new hires, terminations, rate changes, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings
Serve as the primary liaison for international payroll processing, responsible for gathering and submitting payroll data to our in-country partners/vendors outside the US(UK, Australia, Germany, China, Brazil, Italy, and other locations as business expands)
Conduct regular payroll audits & reconciliations using spreadsheet based solutions and generate reports for HR, Finance, and leadership
Respond to and resolve all payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers with professionalism and confidentiality through a delegated in-box
Maintain and apply expertise on FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves, parental, medical, etc
Manage the end-to-end leave administration process, including administrative processing in the UKGPro & WFM as well as intake, eligibility determination, required documentation, tracking, and communication with employees and managers
Deliver a high touch, compassionate, and empathetic support to team members throughout the entire leave lifecycle. You will prioritize timely communication and clear guidance to alleviate administrative anxiety, ensuring employees feel valued and respected during vulnerable times
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local leave laws, maintaining meticulous and confidential records
Coordinate return-to-work processing, including any necessary accommodation requests under the ADA
Maintain, audit, and analyze complex datasets using advanced spreadsheet functions
Utilize advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills (including VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, advanced filtering, and data parsing) to create reports
Assist with ad-hoc reporting and projects as needed by the HR and Finance teams

Qualification

US leave of absence programsUS payroll processingAdvanced Excel skillsData analysisProfessional certificationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsConfidentiality

Required

Proven, in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience managing US leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, and various state-specific regulations)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets. Candidates must be highly skilled with:
Lookups (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, HLOOKUP)
Pivot Tables & Pivot Reporting
Advanced Data Filtering and Sorting
Data Parsing (e.g., Text to Columns, formulas)
Strong understanding of US payroll processing fundamentals and compliance requirements
Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
A relevant professional certification (e.g., FPC, CPP, SHRM-CP, or PHR), Bachelors degree, or relevant additional experience in lieu of a degree

Preferred

Direct experience with full-cycle, multi-state US payroll & leave processing
Experience in a role requiring the submission or coordination of international payroll
Experience with UKGPro, UKGPro WFM, and/or ChartHop preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package to meet the needs of you and your family
401(k) with LTK matching
Paid parental leave program
Flexible PTO
Summer Fridays, birthday PTO, and paid volunteerism days
In-person team events

Company

LTK is a marketing company that offers retail sales and shopping apps.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$315M
Key Investors
SoftBank Vision FundMaverick Ventures
2021-11-22Series Unknown· $300M
2015-06-30Series A· $15M
2012-04-10Angel

Leadership Team

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Baxter Box
Co-Founder, CEO
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Amber Venz Box
President
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