Job Description

The Sr. Payroll Specialist collects and responds to both manual and system generated data to ensure all employees are paid appropriately and timely. In addition, the Sr. Payroll Specialist will perform high level audits of system generated and automated time & attendance transactions, provides detailed and summary level accounting data to the Finance department and supports both internal and external ad-hoc audit and report requests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Main payroll representative for employees working in specified departments.
• Review and Audit for errors or inconsistencies in Time & Attendance data.
• Follow-up with Employees and Managers as required for necessary corrections to Time & Attendance data.
• Review and resolve system generated payroll warnings and/or errors.
• Process termination pay for off-boarding employees.
• Self-audit and audit of other Payroll team data entries & calculations.
• Manage LOA pay integration for employees working in specified departments.
• Prepare and provide to Finance Payroll GL, Journal Entry, Cash Requirements and Vacation liability data.
• Ad-hoc reporting, analysis and internal/external audit support such as quarterly EDD Benefit audit reports, Multiple Worksite reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years' experience in Payroll, HR Systems or HR functions and data entries of varied functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AA Degree in Accounting.

Key Competencies:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of Wage and Tax Laws in relation to payroll function.
• Excellent data entry skills in terms of speed and accuracy and working knowledge of common office software.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work within a tight time schedule.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• High energy, enthusiasm and commitment towards the mission, goals and values of Catalyst and HR.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills through multiple vehicles and with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills.
• Positive emotional intelligence and business maturity.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High degree of initiative; must be able to work independently and be a self-starter.

Working Conditions:

• Generally pleasant working conditions.
• Less than 50% of daily assignments involve prolonged physical effort.

Shift Type: Full Time, Hybrid (minimum 4 days in office)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Personal Health Advocate
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Commuter pre-tax benefit
• Discounted childcare
• Access to the Calm app
• Tickets at Work employee discounts

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.