Payroll Specialist

The Company 

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

The Team and Job Summary

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Global Payroll team.  This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join our growing Payroll team, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional Payroll Specialists. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of US Payroll but will be a flexible and strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks. You will process payroll for our offices around the US with the opportunity to collaborate on global payroll initiatives. This position will foster relationships and work collaboratively with Finance, HR, and other stakeholders. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Implement and maintain payroll information to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, changes to pay rates, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Preparation and maintenance of accurate records and reporting of payroll transactions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws, statutory reporting, filing requirements, and best practices.
• Support and administer end-to-end payroll for employees through ADP.
• Bespoke reporting including distribution of semi-monthly and monthly payroll reports to applicable departments.
• Monitor and analyze payroll metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Research and propose a resolution of any data conflicts that impact payroll processing.
• Stay current on payroll trends and regulatory changes and help make recommendations for process improvements and updates.
• Exercise project management skills by conducting multiple projects in compressed timeliness while maintaining quality.
• Lead and support any ad hoc payroll projects assigned to the team.

 Required Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in payroll roles in a multinational environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business, or Finance preferred.
• ADP experience is a must.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully working with HRIS and ERP systems (D365 experience a plus).
• Proficient with MS Excel including vlookups and pivot tables a must.
• Professional services industry experience preferred.
  
• Thorough knowledge of US payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Strong strategic thinking, able to develop and communicate a compelling vision and direction.
• Skilled at building collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization to solve problems and implement solutions.
• Sense of urgency and confidentiality.

 Preferred Qualifications 

• Payroll certifications are a plus.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
• Generous PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $60,000 - $75,000 per year. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

 Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.comand include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.