POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Payroll Specialist is a key member of the Human Resources team responsible for ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely processing of payroll for the organization. This role requires a high level of payroll expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to support payroll operations in a complex, fast-growing environment. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of multi-state payroll, a commitment to process excellence, and the ability to serve as a subject-matter resource to peers and business partners.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
Execute daily payroll operations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Audit and validate all payroll-related changes, including new hires, terminations, and compensation updates.
Manage payroll workflows to ensure all transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with established timelines.
Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and verify all reporting for accuracy.
Import and reconcile commission payments within Workday.
Participate in process improvement discussions and support ongoing enhancement initiatives.
Set up and maintain tax jurisdictions in Workday.
Process garnishments accurately and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
Manage time and attendance processing through EZ Labor and ensure proper system integration with payroll.
Conduct compliance audits, including unclaimed property payroll checks.
Support accurate and timely year-end reporting, including W-2 and W-2c processing.
Prepare ad hoc payroll, financial, and operational reports as needed.
Process manual checks and handle off-cycle payroll transactions.
Ensure proper taxation of employer-paid benefits.
Research and resolve payroll file issues and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
Provide responsive support to employee inquiries and manage the payroll inbox.
Serve as a resource and mentor to less-experienced team members.
Perform other payroll-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is required.
Minimum 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience, with advanced knowledge of payroll practices, regulations, and compliance.
Experience with Workday Payroll preferred.
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal abilities with the capacity to build effective relationships across departments.
High learning agility and the ability to adapt to new systems, processes, and business requirements.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Working on-site at assigned office location.
Regular and punctual attendance adhering to schedule established by leadership.
Flexibility to work occasionally adjusted work schedules, overtime, and evening and/or weekend hours to meet deadlines or as business needs demand.
Working in a cubicle hub, maintaining focus on phone calls in a noisy environment within earshot of multiple other conversations.
Sedentary work in a stationary position at a cubicle for prolonged periods of time.
Constant repetitive motions required for operating a computer, such as typing and managing phone calls.
Constantly communicating effectively verbally in English, including accurately exchanging information with others following identification of correct procedures.
Additional Information:
While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position’s requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary.
All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Okta Verify and Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement.
Company Benefits:
Newrez is a great place to work but we are only as strong as our greatest asset, our employees, so we believe in rewarding them!
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave
Pet insurance
Adoption Assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Loan Program
The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a new program to support our team members
Newrez NOW:
Our Corporate Social Responsibility program, Newrez NOW, empowers employees to become leaders in their communities through a robust program that includes volunteering, philanthropy, nonprofit grants, and more
1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice
Employee Matching Gifts Program: We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee
Newrez Grants Program: Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.