Job Description
Dynamic, mid-size, growth stage company located in downtown Seattle is conducting a confidential search for a Lead Payroll Specialist.
SUMMARY Performs and supervises all activities necessary to process one or more payrolls, including maintaining related records, filing tax payments and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for senior management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Below are the essential functions and responsibilities of the Lead Payroll Administrator:
Ensure that the payroll is processed accurately Assign tasks to ensure that the team's resources are used effectively Respond to more complex, escalated inquiries from team members Maintain payroll and related records recording the accumulation and use of Leave programs Administer 401(k) Plan Contributions and Disbursements Assist with yearly reviews and audits, such as 401(k) and Workers Comp Coach and mentor team members Escalate potential service issues to Accounting Manager Defines standards and reusable approaches within the Payroll operational framework Train team members on new or enhanced operation procedures and policies Identify process improvement initiatives and define standards for new processes Cover for team members in back-up role for time off and/or high-volume work efforts Approve and release manual off-cycle check payments Implement quality control measures Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills & Competencies:
Administrative Writing Skills Organization Proficient in Excel Payroll Software Analyzing Information Attention to Detail Thoroughness Reporting Research Results Verbal Communication Work Independently
Education/Experience
5 years Payroll experience or knowledge desired FPC or CPP designation preferred
