Job Description
The Sr Payroll Specialist at Gotion Inc. is responsible for managing payroll processing, benefits administration, and developing compensation strategies to ensure compliance, accuracy, and competitiveness within the company's organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws
- Prepare and submit payroll tax reports, including W-2s and 1099s
- Coordinate payroll deductions for employee benefits and maintain accurate benefit enrollment records
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records
- Administer and optimize payroll processing systems, troubleshooting issues as needed
- Address payroll and tax inquiries and audits
- Oversee the design and administration of employee benefits programs
- Develop and implement a comprehensive compensation strategy aligned with company goals
- Analyze market trends to ensure competitive compensation packages
- Communicate compensation policies and changes to employees
- Provide training and guidance to HR team and managers on compensation matters
Requirements
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, including salaried, hourly, and contract workers, ensuring accurate and timely payroll submissions to meet established pay cycles.
- Stay current with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws to ensure accurate withholding, reporting, and compliance.
- Prepare and submit payroll tax reports, including W-2s, 1099s, and other required forms.
- Coordinate payroll deductions for employee benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary deductions, and collaborate with HR to ensure accurate and timely enrollment and changes in benefits.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records, including changes in salaries, deductions, and personal information, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
- Administer and optimize the payroll processing system, troubleshoot system issues, and collaborate with IT or vendors to implement updates, ensuring the system meets business needs and compliance requirements.
- Address inquiries and audits related to payroll and taxes.
- Oversee the design and administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks, ensuring benefits compliance with regulatory changes.
- Work with HR Business Partners to design and maintain a clear and well-defined salary structure that reflects job roles, responsibilities, and market rates.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive compensation strategy that aligns with the company’s goals, culture, and industry benchmarks, analyzing market trends and industry data to ensure competitive and attractive compensation packages.
- Communicate compensation policies, programs, and changes to employees clearly and effectively, providing training and guidance to HR team members and managers on compensation-related matters.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Payroll Compensation Manager or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and employment laws.
- Experience with payroll software and systems, specifically proficiency in ADP, HRIS, and payroll processing software.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in payroll and compensation administration.
- In-depth knowledge of compensation practices, benefits administration, and labor laws.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinking skills with the ability to develop innovative compensation solutions.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 with a 15% bonus
Work schedule: Not specified
Work environment perks: Not specified
Additional benefits: Benefits administration including health insurance, retirement plans, voluntary deductions, and compliance with regulatory changes
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