Payroll Senior Specialist

At SolarWinds, we're a people-first company. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of the people we serve—including our employees, customers, shareholders, partners, and communities. Join us in our mission to help customers accelerate business transformation with simple, powerful, and secure solutions.

The ideal candidate thrives in an innovative, fast-paced environment and is collaborative, accountable, ready, and empathetic. We're looking for individuals who believe they can accomplish more as a team and create lasting growth for themselves and others. We hire based on attitude, competency, and commitment. Solarians are ready to advance our world-class solutions in a fast-paced environment and accept the challenge to lead with purpose. If you're looking to build your career with an exceptional team, you've come to the right place. Join SolarWinds and grow with us!

Your Impact

Payroll Processing
· Oversee comprehensive payroll processing from start to finish, ensuring precision and adherence to applicable laws and company policies.
· Review and reconcile payroll reports to detect and rectify discrepancies or errors.
· Ensure proper documentation and compliance with organizational policies.
· Remain informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and changes in payroll regulations to maintain compliance with state and federal laws.
· Manage the payroll email inbox efficiently.
· Assist with year-end payroll activities, including the preparation and distribution of necessary employee and employer tax documents.
· Address time and attendance issues, including timecard errors, reviews, and approvals. Request adjustments to timecard pay classifications.

Analysis and Special Projects
· Conduct annual audits, including 401k and Workers Compensation.
· Generate and analyze detailed payroll reports for management, including the creation of custom reports in ADP.
· Identify and implement process improvements in payroll operations, focusing on automation and standardization to enhance efficiency.
· Collaborate with the Payroll Operations team during the analysis of payroll data from acquired companies.
· Undertake special projects as assigned.

Collaboration and Communication
· Collaborate with PX, Finance, and other departments to ensure seamless information flow and coordination of payroll-related activities.
· Deliver exceptional customer service while addressing employee inquiries.
· Assist in resolving complex payroll issues and queries.
· Attend relevant workshops, webinars, and conferences to further enhance professional knowledge.
· Provide mentorship to junior payroll staff as needed, ensuring they are well-versed in payroll processes and systems.

Your Experience:

• B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• 6+ years of experience in multi-state payroll, demonstrating a robust understanding of payroll principles, practices, and regulations.
• Experience with Global Payroll is a plus.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is preferred.
• Proficiency in payroll software systems, particularly ADP Workforce Now.
• Exceptional analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• High level of integrity and discretion when managing confidential information.

SolarWinds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. SolarWinds will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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