Senior Payroll Specialist - Addison Group

Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist (Permanent)

Location (city, state): Newark, DE

Pay: Up to $85,000

About Our Client:

Our client is a fast-growing leader in their industry, expanding month over month and acquiring new companies. They are looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to strengthen their payroll team and support their continued growth.

Job Description:

The Senior Payroll Specialist will oversee payroll processing for several entities across the U.S., including handling salary, hourly, commission, and piecework payrolls. The role also involves addressing complex pay issues, conducting audits, and maintaining compliance with payroll laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls across multiple companies.
• Handle pay exceptions, bonuses, retroactive pay, and overpayments.
• Assist in payroll audits and ensure quarter and year-end reconciliations.
• Maintain payroll records, balancing earnings and deductions.
• Prepare special reports for management.
• Process garnishments and levies while ensuring confidentiality.
• Participate in payroll-related projects and provide support to the payroll manager.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of full-cycle payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, FLSA, IRS regulations, and state/local tax laws.
• Multi-state payroll processing experience preferred.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and provide leadership within the payroll team.

Additional Details:

• Business casual office environment, 100% on-site.
• Standard business hours with ample on-site parking.

Perks:

• Opportunity to join a growing company with career development potential.
• Potential to grow into an assistant manager role.
• Established and well-recognized leader in the industry

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.