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Senior Payroll Specialist

Merakey
Lafayette, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026

Merakey is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team on a hybrid basis in Lafayette Hill, PA.

 

Earn $35.90/hr

 

Position Details:

This role performs a variety of complex technical payroll responsibilities with a primary focus on our California entities, in the preparation and process of employees across multi-states sites and entities with ~10,000 employees. Assures employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with state regulations; prepare, process, maintain and assure accuracy of a variety of employee payroll information, forms, records, and reports.

  • Process multi tax jurisdiction payrolls for ~10,000 employees on a Weekly, Biweekly and Monthly pay frequency; managing a pay group from beginning to end. Pay cycles include Hourly, Salaried and Monthly employees to ensuring compliance with all payrolls regulatory changes as well as adhering to internal policies and procedures.
  • Review and verify punch in-out timecards for hourly employees, overtime, and unapproved time-off requests prior to processing payroll.
  • Processing final paychecks in compliance with California Timeliness of Pay regulations.
  • Union reporting which includes welfare benefits and union dues.
  • Verify funds for stop payments are properly credited to accounts.
  • Conduct year-end close reporting for W2’s.
  • Maintain tax changes, garnishments, and payroll deductions.
  • Research and correct issues found during processing.
  • Process payments that include bonus payments and other types of compensation activities.
  • Monitor the payroll call center line and payroll help desk email box to resolve employee inquiries and issues.
  • Perform special projects as needed.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
  • Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
  • DailyPay enrollment option!
  • On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
  • Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
  • Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
  • Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
  • Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 5 years multi-state payroll experience (including Californiaor 
  • 10-14 years multi-state payroll experience (including California) and HS Diploma or GED required.

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