HR Payroll & Accounting Specialist ensuring precise payroll and managing personnel administration for scientific research organization. Supporting financial processes and facilitating employee satisfaction.
About the role
- US Payroll Manager leading payroll for Tanium's US operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance payroll processes.
Responsibilities
- Own the payroll processing of US salaried payroll for 1,400 employees and hourly payroll for 100 employees.
- Prepare payroll input files, process and review payroll outputs to verify accuracy and compliance, confirming that all data is properly recorded and processed according to company policies.
- Act as subject matter expert in US payroll providing valuable insights, guidance and assistance to other team members and internal stakeholders.
- Lead automation initiatives and process enhancements within the payroll department, collaborating cross-functionally with HR, IT, Legal, and Accounting to streamline and optimize payroll operations—including benefits administration and withholdings (e.g., leave of absence, employee benefits, 401k, FSA, etc.). Ensure adherence to best practices to minimize errors and maintain operational excellence.
- Assist with month-end close activities such as payroll journal entries and GL account reconciliations.
- Respond to employee inquiries and serve as liaison between employee and third-party providers.
- Audit, reconcile and fund 401k contributions associated with each payroll. Research and resolve discrepancies in real time.
- Review payroll and tax reporting and ensure accurate and timely filings with appropriate government authorities.
- Manage and track tax inquiries, amendments, adjustments and follow up with tax team as needed.
- Complete quarter-end and year-end reconciliations for tax filings and W-2 filings.
- Lead payroll related audits, such as Workers Compensation and 401k.
- Provide ad-hoc support and services on special projects and implementations as needed.
- Provide ad-hoc coverage and support on international payroll as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of end-to-end payroll processing including companies with 1,800+ employees.
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems: UKG Pro and UKG WFM. NetSuite, SAP SuccessFactors, PwC Global Payroll and Workday are a plus.
- US payroll subject matter expertise – strong understanding of payroll processes, best practices, and thorough knowledge of payroll-related state, legal, tax, and compliance requirements.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills needed to interface and establish rapport with all levels of the organization including executive team members.
- A proactive, high-energy approach with exceptional management skills and meticulous attention to detail to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Knowledge of equity issues and how they relate to payroll reporting and tax (RSU, NQ, ISO)
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Equity awards
- Medical, dental and vision plan
- Family planning benefits
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account
- Transportation savings account
- Life, accident and disability coverage
- Business travel accident insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Disability insurance
- Other well-being benefits
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