Sr Payroll Specialist

If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People," join our teamPurposeThe Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for the administration of the payroll function and performs duties in alignment with established corporate and internal operating policies and procedures. The Senior Specialist will provide subject matter expertise to assist the payroll team with complex and escalated pay situations, including the resolution of HR policy and timekeeping inquiries from employees and managers. The Senior Payroll Specialist will perform advanced auditing and processing tasks to ensure that payroll processes are carried out effectively. Duties25% - Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues during payroll processing to ensure deadlines are met and assigned payroll processing tasks are completed each semi-monthly pay cycle.25% - Perform payroll processing, advanced auditing tasks, and independently identify and resolve issues. Review and verify payroll data for accuracy and compliance, while staying up to date on company policies and federal, state and local payroll wage and hours laws and regulations. Reconcile payroll results and perform audit checks such as payroll earnings, employees on leave of absence, terminations, timekeeping records, and peak pay each semi-monthly pay cycle. Complete off cycle payments independently.25% - Provide excellent customer service when responding to employee questions regarding payroll issues. Research and troubleshoot more complex inquiries that require a higher level of expertise and analysis beyond basic issue resolution.10% - Work with the Payroll Manager and HR-IS team to organize and facilitate ongoing development, evaluation, and maintenance of documentation to ensure complete, accurate, and up-to-date documentation of processes. Contribute to the identification and testing of necessary system updates, updating the Payroll Manager on any process issues or improvements, and contributing to procedural updates.10% - Enable departmental knowledge transfer by using subject matter expertise to cross train other team members. Coaches other team members through resolution of escalated and complex inquiries.5% - Participates on project teams to contribute payroll expertise, displaying a strong work ethic and taking full ownership of projects and their outcomes.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.2 to 5 years of work experience in Payroll.Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and general knowledge of payroll tax.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Intermediate level Excel experience.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Proficient with payroll software.Ability to produce clear and concise written analysis to stakeholders.Experience documenting compliance and business requirements.Demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to communicate with all management levels effectively.Proactive, confident self-starter with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.Experience in Workday a plus. Job EnvironmentOffice setting with physical proximity to other employees, and some opportunity for work-from-home. Some background noise from other employees, copy machine, and telephone.Physical DemandsMust be able to comprehend and carry out job demands.Job requires a substantial amount of sitting.Telephone and computer for prolonged periods.Sitting for prolonged periods.      SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.