Job description
Why Pretium Enterprise Services?
With expert business service capabilities, Pretium Enterprise Services (“PES”), is integral to the growth, innovation, and transformation of its global operating companies. Partnering with internal and external businesses and stakeholders to rapidly unlock value for its customers, PES delivers with excellence and ownership, enabling scalable growth.
Job Overview
The Senior Payroll Analyst manages the timely and accurate execution of a bi-weekly payroll cycle, including vendor management for third-party processing of taxes, wage payments, and employee withholding orders. This role ensures all data inputs to the payroll cycle produce accurate payrolls and recordkeeping. Work is primarily performed in Workday, our payroll software, in coordination with ADP, our payroll service provider. Success in this role requires a strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and consistent delivery against established deadlines.
This is a remote opportunity within the United States.
Responsibilities
Process full-cycle in-house payroll for a multi-entity, multi-state organization (bi-weekly and semi-monthly), in compliance with federal, state, and local law; enter, maintain, and process information in the Workday payroll system
Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, retirement plans, and other withholdings
Administer and audit all time and attendance activity
Administer and audit all garnishments, including related vendor management
Communicate proactively across the organization to maintain deadlines and payroll data accuracy
Respond to employee payroll inquiries via phone and the dedicated payroll email account
Investigate and resolve payroll processing issues and questions
Support reconciliations, payroll balancing, and tax activities, including W-2 processing
Facilitate internal and external audits by providing records and documentation; review month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reports to ensure accurate, on-time W-2 distribution
Issue and reissue physical checks, replacement checks, or direct deposits as needed
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
4+ years of payroll processing experience in a multi-state, matrixed organization, with strong emphasis on payroll compliance and auditing
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and charts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions under time pressure
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt style and content for stakeholders with varying payroll literacy
Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to support stakeholders across career levels and backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a high-growth organization with continuous processing deadlines
Proven relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders
APA Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or progress toward either
Experience with Workday and/or ADP Smart Compliance for tax, wage payment, employment verification, and garnishment administration
What We Offer
This position offers the opportunity to join a collegial, entrepreneurial firm committed to the personal and professional growth of its team members and to maintaining a positive, encouraging work environment where people enjoy working together. The company offers a comprehensive benefits and perks package, including:
401(k) plan with an employer match
Health, dental, vision and life insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 firm holidays
Hybrid office/work from home arrangement
Annual year-end bonus eligible
Pretium Enterprise Services is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.