VCA

Specialist, Payroll

Loveland, CO Full time

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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Under the direct supervision of the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the accuracy of all payroll processing for a multi-jurisdictional global company. The position will also perform a range of accounting and administrative tasks as needed. The role operates in a fast-paced environment and requires a strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines and adapt quickly. The Payroll Specialist delivers first-class customer service by responding to employee payroll inquiries with efficiency and accuracy.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $28-$34 Hourly. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Process payroll across multiple pay schedules, including maintaining related records, preparing accounting transactions, providing audit support, and generating reports
  • Review and audit payroll records and reports prior to payroll transmission
  • Issue and record pay adjustments to employees
  • Maintain payroll files for the department, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
  • Serve as a key participant in system implementations, including testing and project activities
  • Track, resolve, and respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner via ServiceNow
  • Escalate complex issues to the Payroll Manager as appropriate
  • Assist the Payroll Manager as needed and serve as department backup
  • Navigate the Workday system to input changes, process payroll cycles, and generate reports
  • Serve as a system administrator for Legion
  • Respond to emails promptly and accurately, including questions regarding payroll policy
  • Partner closely with other departments and business units on payroll processes and cross-functional initiatives
  • Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the role
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of Accounting and/or Payroll experience required
  • Experience with multi-state payrolls preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred
  • Previous Workday and Legion software experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Working knowledge of payroll principles, practices, and applicable multi-jurisdictional regulations
  • Proficient in Workday and Legion; experience with ServiceNow ticketing system a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP), Word, and Outlook
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey payroll policies to associates
  • Ability to process high volumes of work accurately under strict deadlines while managing competing priorities
  • Self-starter who works independently, takes initiative, and follows through to resolution with minimal supervision
  • Sound judgment in problem-solving and escalating issues appropriately
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and business units while maintaining strict confidentiality

Travel

Will there be notable travel in this position? Occasional Percent of time: up to 5%

Working Conditions

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding. The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office or virtual environment. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment or a remote home office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, data base management, email, video conferencing and the Internet. The associate is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system. The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Environment where pets are present.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.

  • Paid Time Off & Holidays

  • Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

  • Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

  • Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

  • Life Assistance Program

  • Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.