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Senior Payroll Specialist
Senior Payroll Specialist-March 2024
Phoenix
Mar 29, 2026
About Senior Payroll Specialist

  Job Summary

  Senior Payroll Specialists are responsible for the day-to-day processes related to their assigned paygroups and entities while ensuring accurate and timely pay to employees while involved in data audits, reconciliations, validation of tax filings and other tasks as assigned.

  Core Responsibilities

  Process weekly payrolls including off-cycles for assigned paygroups with approximately 500-1000+ employees

  Daily review of timecard or time and labor system for discrepancies and communicate to Supervisors as needed

  Review and edit of timesheet data as requested

  Review and process new hires, change requests and special pay during payroll processing

  Prepare reconciliations, validate totals and finalize documentation to submit for review for assigned payrolls

  Print, sort and ship payroll checks when needed

  Calculate and process final pay according to state and union requirements and regulations

  Coordinate pay garnishments, child support, lien payments, etc. with 3rd party vendor

  Work closely with HR department to ensure correct employee data

  Ensure appropriate record retention, maintain data and files for payroll processing

  Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information

  Ensure timely reporting and payment to employees, while following union, state and federal regulations and company policies

  Research, analyze and resolve payroll-related problems or questions in a timely manner

  Handle detail audits of payroll data including reconciliations on a monthly/quarterly basis

  Create certified payroll reporting and monthly union billing remittance through accurate calculation of hours and applicable union rates and benefits

  Makes suggestions for change and/or improvements, implements changes when necessary

  Create and distribute payroll related reports as required or requested

  Provide excellent customer service by assisting employees and managers with questions

  Maintain process and procedure documentation

  Other duties or projects as assigned or apparent

  Work Experience

  Minimum of 5 years of payroll processing experience.

  Education/Training

  High school diploma or equivalent. CPP or FPC certification highly preferred.

  Specialized Knowledge Certificates & Licenses

  As outlined in the Core Responsibilities, an individual must have thorough knowledge and an advanced understanding of each competency above in order to carry out the essential functions of this position. Specialized Knowledge is also required in the following areas:

  Strong knowledge and understanding of Payroll Practices and regulations as they relate to federal and state requirements, garnishments, levies, fines, and fees at the federal, state, and local levels

  Advanced analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  Advanced Excel skills required ability to create pivot tables, reconciliations, vlookups, etc

  Union reporting and certified payroll processing experience a plus

  Proficient with payroll softwares including ADP WorkforceNow

  Thorough knowledge of Payroll Practices and regulations as they relate to federal and state requirements, garnishments, levies, fines, and fees at the federal, state, and local levels

  Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads and schedules efficiently

  Must be a team player and work effectively with all types of diverse personalities

  Must be highly detail-oriented and very organized with the ability to adapt to a changing environment

  High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

  Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive and personal information with sound judgement, tact and discretion

  Qualifications

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