Senior Payroll Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$70K - $90K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Payroll Specialist
Veralto
• Execute end-to-end payroll processing across multiple US pay groups and legal entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery • Own key components of the payroll lifecycle, including data validation, reconciliations, issue resolution, and final outputs • Support payroll execution within a Workday–ADP environment, including pre-work, validation, and troubleshooting • Administer complex pay components such as commissions, bonuses, equity transactions, severance, and retroactive adjustments in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations • Monitor payroll timelines and proactively escalate risks when inputs are incomplete or delayed • Perform payroll reviews and reconciliations to identify discrepancies before finalization • Maintain SOX-compliant, audit-ready documentation and support audit requests • Manage employee lifecycle payroll activities (new hires, changes, separations) • Respond to employee inquiries through shared inbox/ticketing processes • Prepare payroll reports and support stakeholders with accurate and timely data • Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to standardization and automation efforts
Job Requirements
- 5–7 years of experience in US payroll operations (multi-state, multi-entity)
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field
- Strong experience with ADP platforms (Enterprise, eTime, Smart Compliance, Reporting)
- Advanced knowledge of US payroll regulations (federal, state, and local)
- Proven ability to manage end-to-end payroll processes with accountability
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) to eligible employees
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