Payroll Clerk, Sr. jobs in Salem, NH

WHO WE ARE:

At Harvey Performance Company, we're more than a team; we're a community. Our thriving, dynamic, and rapidly expanding organization values community, celebrates success, and fosters personal and professional growth opportunities.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Senior Payroll Analyst will be responsible for processing and reconciliation of the payroll and tax administration processes. You will be responsible for producing reports – both standard and ad hoc. The Senior Payroll Analyst will routinely interface with HRIS, Benefits, and HR Business Partners in the execution of their responsibilities. This position has a customer-focused outlook and requires superb customer service skills.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Validate and complete new hire entry, employee data changes, status changes, and terminations.
• Process weekly and biweekly payrolls of a 600-employee organization, including both hourly and salary employees in a non-union environment utilizing an integrated time-tracking solution.
• Complete audits and analysis of employee timekeeping records and ensure calculated amounts are correct as per recorded time logs, per pay rules, accrual rules, etc.
• Process, audit, and correct paid-time-off requests.
• Audit/participate in the audit of payroll processes and business practices to identify financial and operational risks.
• Address queries our employees may have regarding a variety of payroll matters.
• Be the subject matter expert on payroll policies and procedures for our company.
• Identify ways to improve the audit process to close gaps when breakdowns occur.
• Ensure completion of payroll and tax reconciliation on a regular, periodic basis.
• Develop and implement new and improved payroll practices and processes.
• Test new payroll strategies and methods to check their efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and deliver training to educate employees on system and strategy modifications regarding payroll or time-tracking systems.
• Liaise with tax authorities and governing bodies to ensure timely resolution of all payroll-related tax issues.
• Manage tax errors by implementing corrective measures to avoid penalties.
• Analyze any changes to federal and state laws regarding benefits and payroll.
• Monitor tax notices and ensure relevant updates are made to HRIS system or communications are shared with HCM vendor.
• Ensure requests and responses to monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax files from governing bodies are provided and/or responded to in a timely manner.
• Ensure integrity by reviewing tax-related paperwork and conducting internal audits to check for compliance and mitigate risk.
• Make benefit adjustments to employee records, where necessary, per advisement of Benefits Manager.
• Oversee the administration of benefit programs and ensure the enrollment of all eligible employees as it pertains to payroll deductions while teaming up with the Benefits Manager.
• Work with the Benefits Manager to analyze the current benefit programs and processes and provide recommendations to improve them.
• Assist the Finance team with year-end processes and general requests for information.
• Additional projects and duties as required to support a growing business.

YOU'LL BRING:

• 5 years of experience as a Payroll/Tax Analyst or in a similar role.
• Experience and proficiency in UltiPro, UKG Pro, and Workday.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or professional certification in related field preferred.
• Experience with payroll processes, HCM systems and technologies.
• Excellent analytical, organization, and numerical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with applicable payroll laws and regulations.
• Certification in CPP, CPM, or FPC is preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of principles, compliance considerations and requirements associated with Benefits Administration.
• Must be knowledgeable of applicable laws and regulations to perform the duties of the role such as such as FLSA, FMLA, ACA, ADA, etc.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented and concerned with quality and accuracy.
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Proactive with a sense of urgency.
• Strong Excel skills.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

• You’ll find the Payroll Team is quite flexible supporting this position in a Hybrid or Remote nature. You’ll be able to coordinate with your supervisor to create a schedule that works best for you and the team. If you are interested in working remotely we do require that you have experience working with UKG programs.

WHAT HARVEY PROVIDES:

• A fun, rapid-growing environment where new opportunities are regularly made available.
• Opportunities for training and development, including tuition reimbursement.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, paid holidays, health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k match program, along with profit sharing.