About this opportunity
AB Staffing Solutions lists this Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist opportunity in gilbert, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist to own and support key payroll functions while also serving as the primary resource for compensation-related requests across the organization. The primary focus of this position will be payroll. This individual will help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, maintain strong payroll processes and controls and serve as a trusted resource for payroll-related questions. Because payroll processing may not require a full 40-hour workload each week, this role will also take ownership of several compensation-related responsibilities currently supported by other areas of the business. These responsibilities will include compensation requests, market-rate analysis, salary benchmarking and bonus monitoring. The ideal candidate is someone with a strong payroll foundation who is also comfortable working with compensation data, researching market trends and providing thoughtful, data-driven support to Human Resources and business leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
Manage and support regular payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
Review payroll information including earnings, deductions, taxes, bonuses and employee changes for accuracy
Audit payroll prior to processing and research or correct discrepancies as needed
Process new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses and other payroll adjustments
Respond to payroll questions from employees and leaders in a timely and professional manner
Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation
Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting
Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end payroll activities
Ensure payroll processes comply with applicable federal, state and local requirements
Partner with Finance and Human Resources when payroll issues require cross-functional support
Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, controls, efficiency and documentation
Help create consistent and scalable payroll processes across the organization
Compensation
Serve as the primary resource for compensation-related requests across the organization
Conduct market-rate analysis for new positions, promotions, salary adjustments and other compensation requests
Research external salary data and market benchmarks to help support compensation decisions
Partner with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition to establish appropriate salary ranges for open positions
Review internal compensation data to help maintain consistency across roles, departments and business units
Provide data and recommendations to support compensation decisions
Track and monitor employee bonuses and other incentive compensation programs
Maintain accurate records related to bonuses, compensation changes and salary structures
Support annual merit, compensation review and bonus processes as needed
Assist with the development and maintenance of salary ranges and compensation structures
Provide compensation reporting and analysis to Human Resources and leadership
Monitor market trends and help identify positions or areas where compensation may need further review
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner closely with Human Resources, Finance, FP&A, Talent Acquisition and business leaders
Help transition compensation-related requests into a more centralized Human Resources process
Provide leaders with accurate payroll and compensation information to support business decisions
Communicate complex payroll or compensation information in a clear and practical way
Maintain a high level of discretion when working with confidential employee and compensation information
Qualifications
3+ years of payroll, compensation or related experience
Strong payroll experience with an understanding of end-to-end payroll processes
Experience researching compensation or market salary data preferredStrong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with employee and compensation data
Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize work around payroll cycles
Strong communication skills and ability to work with employees and leaders at multiple levels
Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
High level of confidentiality and professional judgment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting payroll in a multi-state organization
Experience with UKG Pro, UKG Workforce Management or a similar payroll/HRIS platform
Experience conducting market-rate or salary benchmarking analysis
Experience supporting bonus or incentive compensation programs
Experience partnering with Finance, FP&A or Talent Acquisition
FPC, CPP, CCP or related certification is a plus
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means payroll is accurate, timely and well organized while compensation-related requests are handled consistently and efficiently within Human Resources.
Over time, this individual should become the organization's go-to resource for day-to-day payroll matters as well as compensation research, market analysis and bonus monitoring. The goal is to create a stronger internal process where leaders can receive reliable compensation guidance without relying on FP&A to manage routine compensation requests.
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Worksite address
gilbert, AZ, 85233, US
Who can apply
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