Payroll Specialist

• Maintain payroll accounts and processes accounting transactions
• Document and implement procedures to streamline payroll processes
• Develop roll-out plans and coordinate with appropriate cross-functional business partners
• Performs testing and guides programming changes for system upgrades/modification and other Payroll related analysis
• Determines feasibility of potential systems modifications and changes
• Create analytics and develop best strategy for these changes to ensure they are configured to specifications
• Responsible for oversite and execution of weekly payroll processes and adjustments by the Payroll Team
• This includes execution of payrolls in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Federal, State and Local Regulations
• Responsible for development of system report writing and report enhancements
• Responsible for year end processes through data analytics in order to create accurate W2 Tax Documents, manage payment calendar for the fiscal year
• Performs work that is varied and not reviewed by others
• practices independent judgment and discretion of duties and responsibilities
• Communicates with a variety of leadership personnel to resolve payroll questions or problems, frequently requiring tact to avoid friction and obtain cooperation
• Assist in development of the payroll road map and functional vision to improve business process in environment of accelerated store growth

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proven experience as an analyst, project coordinator or similar role
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
• Advance knowledge of Excel a must
• experience with data analytics tools and RPA systems a plus
• Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs
• Detail oriented with analytical ability to gather and interpret data and to understand the payroll systems and process in order to identify and research issues and find methods of resolution
• A high degree of independence, investigative reasoning, flexibility and judgment are also required
• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with persons at all levels, both inside and outside the Company, to furnish and obtain information
• ability to communicate complex information in a concise and understanding manner

experience with data analytics tools and RPA systems a plus

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth