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Meriplex is searching for a highly skilled Senior Payroll Specialist the payroll process by ensuring the accuracy of employee time and attendance data, processing payroll regularly, and ensuring compliance with relevant multi-state laws and regulations. This role also develops and implements payroll policies and maintains accurate payroll records. Ultimately, the Payroll Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time, while also ensuring compliance with all applicable multi-state laws and regulations.

Meriplex is a managed technology solutions provider that enables transformation by combining secure, innovative technology with advanced expertise. As a trusted partner, we deliver business-driven solutions that provide the scalability and support needed to power growth for organizations.

In this position, you will:

• Accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payrolls that include salaried, hourly, and commissioned employees in multiple states in the U.S. including California.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reports (gross payroll, hours worked, PTO, ad hoc, etc.).
• Develop and maintain reports, controls and procedures that facilitate the accurate accounting and reporting of payroll.
• Work closely with Human Resources department to ensure accurate benefit deductions and employee record keeping.
• Create and/or process query reports to support executive and local management, Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and others as needed.
• Acts as primary payroll contact with payroll service providers and other products/services that interface with payroll regarding system/service issues, establishment of new payrolls, implementation of tax and regulatory changes, process changes, management of earning/deduction codes and system enhancements.
• Ensure strict adherence to established internal controls and SOX compliance procedures.
• Communicate and resolve payroll issues for Human Resources, Finance and other departments as needed.
• Coordinate and provide information, records and reports for all payroll audits including workers compensation, regulatory agencies, internal and external audits.
• Continuous evaluation and improvement of all payroll processes seeking maximum processing efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain high level of customer service including timely research and response to inquiries and consultation on payroll issues including tax and regulatory matters.
• Maintains up to date professional and technical payroll knowledge including US government, state / province, and local requirements, ensuring company compliance, and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of payroll information and data files.
• Maintain current emergency contingency payroll processing plan.
• Maintain and audit accuracy of vacation, sick, floating holiday reports and accruals.
• Drives preparation and issuance of annual Form W-2 / 1099 / 3921 / 83B.
• Supports annual financial statement, 401(k), and other audits as required.
• Special projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and identify trends and insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong competence to motivate and influence key stakeholders.
• Sound business acumen skills.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related field required.
• UKG experience required.
• 5 years of experience in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Previous payroll systems experience, including developing reports is required.
• Experience with high-volume payroll processing.
• 2+ years of experience performing commission calculations.
• Experience with system implementations desired.
• Must be familiar with multi-state payroll processes, laws, and regulations.

Work Schedule/Travel:

• Standard Meriplex business hours of Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Estimated 0% travel required.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary Work – Exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.