Payroll Specialist

The Amenity Collective is North America’s leading provider of single-source solutions across the aquatics, fitness, and recreation industries. We deliver customized services—staffing, construction, design, consulting, and operations—to supercharge long-term success for clients and their aquatics, fitness, and recreation spaces.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Specialist to join our growing team! At The Amenity Collective, our purpose is to inspire and create happier and healthier moments. As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting this mission by ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining employee records and adhering to all payroll-related regulations, which directly contributes to employee satisfaction and well-being. This role is integral to supporting our workforce and providing exceptional service to employees.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and process payroll for all designated employee groups on a weekly and bi-weekly basis, including wages, deductions and taxes.
• Monitor and respond to all payroll-related email inquiries efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain and update payroll data in Workday and other third-party systems.
• Review, verify and audit timesheets and payroll data to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure all employee changes are entered correctly in the HRIS system and processed on a timely basis.
• Generate and distribute payroll reports to leadership, HR and Finance teams as needed.
• Stay informed on payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance, safeguarding employees and the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state and local payroll tax, wage and hour laws and regulations.
• Support year-end activities, including tax form preparation (W2s, 941s)
• Assist with internal and external payroll audits
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned; including, but not limited to, administrative functions, special projects, etc.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
• 1-3 years of multi-state payroll experience required
• Demonstrate hands on experience using the Workday database required
• Third-party payroll vendor management preferred (ie: One Source Virtual, ADP, etc)
• In-depth knowledge of fundamental payroll principles, including calculations, deductions and tax regulations
• Excellent skills using all Google platforms
• Strong skills using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated payroll accounting system.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees, other departments and leadership.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

BENEFITS

By joining The Amenity Collective team you will be part of a thriving culture grounded in Safety, Excellence, Passion, Boldness, and Partnership. We foster a fun, friendly, and professional environment dedicated to inspiring and creating happier, healthier moments each day. Additional benefits include:

• Growth & development opportunities
• Paid Time Off including paid vacation days, sick days, floating holidays, and company holidays
• Comprehensive health benefits package including access to medical, vision and dental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ancillary benefits including short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 401(k) benefits with a company match and access to financial wellness educational materials & resources

COMPENSATION

The Payroll Specialist has a salary of $55,000 - $65,000 per annum. The range above is a good faith estimate based on the expectations as laid out in the job description, however we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the actual salary may vary from the estimates provided above.

LOCATION

This is a full-time on-site position based out of our corporate headquarters in Owings Mills, MD.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. The Amenity Collective is an equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.