Thrivent Financial is a faith-based, nonprofit financial services organization dedicated to helping Christians manage their money wisely and generously. Owned by its membership, Th
Payroll Compliance & Efficiency Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
$74.0K - $100.1K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Payroll Compliance & Efficiency Specialist
Thrivent Financial
Role Description The Payroll Compliance & Efficiency Specialist will be responsible for researching, applying to Thrivent’s situation, recommending changes, and then implementing changes to ensure that Thrivent’s current Workday payroll setup is compliant with all applicable payroll tax laws, regulations, and company policies for the company’s complex, nationwide workforce. In addition to the primary focus on compliance, this position will also serve as a backup to the payroll processors and the payroll audit function. Duties & Responsibilities: - Independently reviews and validates compliance in Thrivent’s Workday payroll setup, making recommendations and partnering with other areas of Human Resources to make changes as needed. - Monitors compliance changes, and pending compliance changes, in an ever-changing nationwide payroll landscape to identify gaps between Workday payroll system and federal/state/local payroll law. Partners with other areas of Human Resources to implement changes as needed. - Documents changes to Thrivent’s Workday payroll setup describing what is changing and why. - Develops content on payroll compliance topics and provides training to Payroll Administrators, benefits, HRIS, and other areas as needed. - Manages payroll compliance reporting areas, such as SOC reporting and local tax setup/maintenance. - Ensures accurate and organized recordkeeping of Thrivent’s payroll records. - Partners with the Sr Payroll Analyst to conduct payroll audits, investigate discrepancies or errors, and recommend solutions to ensure compliance with all payroll laws and regulations. - Drives efficiency on payroll processes by partnering with the Sr Payroll Analyst to identify and implement process improvements. - Partners with management, HRIS, legal, benefits, and other stakeholders in implementing necessary changes. - Liaises with compensation team members on minimum wage issues. - Acts as backup to payroll audit and processing roles, including cross-training & processing on each of two biweekly payrolls. - Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes. - Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. - Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise, and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients. Qualifications - Required: CPP or FPC certification, or equivalent knowledge. - Knowledge of current, and pending Federal, state, and local laws/regulations affecting payroll practices, procedures, and compliance activities. - Multi-state payroll experience. - Working knowledge of Workday payroll, including, but not limited to: - processing regular and on-demand payroll, and company and employee tax set-up. - Able to assess Workday set-up, prioritize needed changes, and create action plans to implement. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. - Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. - Preferred: Knowledge of and experience in working with Statutory Employees, in a multi-state environment. - Payroll tax experience. Requirements - Pay Transparency: Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. - The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $73,955.00 - $100,059.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. - The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important. Benefits - Various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives). - Medical, dental, and vision insurance. - Health savings account. - Flexible spending account. - 401k. - Pension. - Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. - Disability insurance. - Supplemental protection insurance. - 20 days of Paid Time Off each year. - Sick and Safe Time. - 10 paid company holidays. - Volunteer Time Off. - Paid parental leave. - EAP. - Well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. - Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. - Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion. Company Description Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants. Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources. #Remote
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