CGS Business Solutions · 3 weeks ago
Senior Payroll Specialist - Hybrid
CGS Business Solutions is dedicated to helping skilled IT and business professionals advance their careers. They are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist responsible for managing the complete lifecycle payroll for the US and Canada, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.
Responsibilities
Administers payroll and daily aspects of pay programs to help ensure legal compliance and consistency in compensation administration
Reports, reconciles, and publishes payroll and compensation data in accordance with best practices
Set up and management of state/province/country tax jurisdictions
Prepare and process Canadian payroll
Acts as a subject matter expert and/or resource to others in the area of payroll processing
Advises managers and employees on the main pay provisions of the FLSA for all overtime policies on other types of premium pay (e.g., shift differential, holiday and Sunday pay), and pay policies as related to various types of leave usage (e.g., annual, sick, court and military leave), as appropriate
Oversee the integrity of all payroll data input into payroll systems
Prepare ad hoc reports and employee pay data for budgeting, auditing, and or billing purposes
Develop and implement payroll policies and related programs
Analyzes and responds to complex matters requiring comprehensive knowledge of payroll policies and procedures
Partner cross functionally with the People Operations, Finance and Accounting, and Benefits teams on projects and building out workflows and business processes that impact payroll
Provide input into and assist or lead in the development and implementation of system enhancements and other projects that will improve the processing of payroll
Review timecards in timekeeping system for accuracy, process changes to employee information, download timecard data into Workforce Now, audit batch information and ensure timely execution of data for processing
Liaise with ADP to troubleshoot problems and provide solutions
Ensure accuracy of payroll deductions such as 401(K) deferrals, health benefits and FSA deductions, reimbursements, etc
Responds verbally or in writing to inquiries, complaints or problems and makes necessary adjustments of a non-routine nature
Reviews data input of Payroll Specialists and Clerks to ensure accuracy
Ensure the accuracy of all system generated direct deposits and checks, including the computation and calculation of special and off-cycle checks for final termination pay, etc
Ensure payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, GAAP, Federal, State and other necessary regulatory agencies and other requirements
Prepare and review quarterly payroll tax returns
Review wage and garnishment orders
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of payroll audit procedures and payroll tax laws
Must be extremely detailed oriented with excellent analytical and organization skills
Ability to handle Company and employee information with the strictest confidence
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
Skill in evaluating and analyzing technical payroll activities
Self-motivated and directed
Well-developed problem solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and customer service skills and the demonstrated ability to interact with management and employees at all levels
Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Preferred
Experience working for an international/global organization
ADP experience preferable
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
Company
CGS Business Solutions
CGS Business Solutions engages in application development, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, engineering and staffing services.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase