What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at StevenDouglas?
Our client is a private equity-backed global education organization operating premium schools around the world.
Reporting to the Regional HR Operations and Compliance Manager, the Payroll Specialist is one of two payroll professionals supporting a 2,500-employee U.S. workforce in a shared services environment. You'll process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll across three legal entities and help drive consistent payroll practices across U.S. locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll (FL, NY, DC, TX, IL, NC, MA) for hourly and salaried employees
- Manage payroll compliance, including tax registrations, garnishments, unemployment claims, and government reporting
- Support audits, including workers' compensation, 401(k), annual reporting, and internal audits
- Contribute to HRIS enhancements, process automation, and acquisition integrations
- Provide responsive, high-quality service to employees and stakeholders across the business
Qualifications
- 3 years of payroll processing experience for organizations of roughly 700 employees
- Experience with multi-entity, multi-state payroll and compliance
- Shared services experience is a plus
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, working with raw data)
- Experience with UKG and/or SuccessFactors preferred
- Highly detail-oriented with sound judgment around confidential information
- Strong communicator who builds relationships across functions and enjoys a customer-facing role