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Lead Payroll Specialist
Seattle, WA

Dynamic, mid-size, growth stage company located in downtown Seattle is conducting a confidential search for a Lead Payroll Specialist.

SUMMARY
Performs and supervises all activities necessary to process one or more payrolls, including maintaining related records, filing tax payments and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for senior management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Below are the essential functions and responsibilities of the Lead Payroll Administrator:

         Ensure that the payroll is processed accurately
         Assign tasks to ensure that the team's resources are used effectively
         Respond to more complex, escalated inquiries from team members
         Maintain payroll and related records recording the accumulation and use of Leave programs
         Administer 401(k) Plan Contributions and Disbursements
         Assist with yearly reviews and audits, such as 401(k) and Workers Comp
         Coach and mentor team members
         Escalate potential service issues to Accounting Manager
         Defines standards and reusable approaches within the Payroll operational framework
         Train team members on new or enhanced operation procedures and policies
         Identify process improvement initiatives and define standards for new processes
         Cover for team members in back-up role for time off and/or high-volume work efforts
         Approve and release manual off-cycle check payments
         Implement quality control measures
         Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Competencies:

         Administrative Writing Skills
         Organization
         Proficient in Excel
         Payroll Software
         Analyzing Information
         Attention to Detail
         Thoroughness
         Reporting Research Results
         Verbal Communication
         Work Independently

Education/Experience

         5 years Payroll experience or knowledge desired
         FPC or CPP designation preferred






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