Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

The Senior Payroll Specialist role at Ocean State Job Lot plays a critical role within the Finance department, ensuring that payroll for over 6,000 associates across multiple states is processed accurately and timely. This position demands a high level of expertise in payroll processing and a keen understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the calculation and processing of various pay components, meticulous management of associate time and attendance records, efficient processing of new hires and terminations, and the generation of comprehensive payroll reports.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage the complex process of weekly payroll for approximately 6,000 associates, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of wages, deductions, and taxes.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate and complete associate records, including personnel files, timecards, and benefit information.
• Accurately calculate and process a comprehensive range of payroll deductions, including federal, state, and local taxes, health insurance, 401(k) contributions, and other voluntary deductions.
• Research and resolve complex payroll issues, including wage garnishments and child support orders.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Audit payroll data to ensure accuracy; promptly correct any discrepancies.
• Proactively research and analyze new and evolving labor and tax laws.
• Leverage expertise to complete year-end payroll processing tasks, including audits, W-2 preparation, and distribution, accurately and timely.
• Lead and participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

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This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

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The compensation range for this position is $28.00-$34.00 / hr. Salary commensurates with experience.