Senior Payroll Specialist - Human Resources (Overhead)

At Mill Creek Residential we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and bring their whole selves to work. This starts with our recruiting and hiring process. We want you to know that we encourage you to apply if this job excites you, even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or another role and make your mark at Mill Creek.

The Sr. Payroll Specialist at Mill Creek Residential will perform payroll tax, payroll accounting, and payroll administrative duties to support the Payroll department including setting up voluntary deductions, processing and auditing payroll, auditing payroll reports, processing tax forms and resolving payroll issues.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform daily payroll department operations
• Calculate the correct payroll amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses, etc. with assistance of the HRIS.
• Receive approval from direct manager and/or senior management for payroll compensation as required.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits
• Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance
• Execute Time Management time and attendance processing and interface with payroll
• Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, etc)
• Develop ad hoc payroll and operational reporting as needed
• Process manual checks as required
• Load import files received from HR
• Research and email appropriate audience of file issues
• Respond to Service Now associate tickets
• Assist field managers with payroll reconciliation requests
• Prepare payroll journal entries for submission to Accounting
• Audit and update taxable fringe benefits into the payroll process
• Audit quarterly tax returns prepared by tax service against payroll records
• Assist Payroll Director with training and oversite of work performed by the Payroll Specialist(s)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma/GED.
• CPP preferred but not required.
• 4-6 years’ experience processing multi-state payroll.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Working knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel.
• Working knowledge of Time Management systems.
• Strong work ethic and team player.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material.
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management.
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.

About the Benefits of joining the Mill Creek Team

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
• Employer sponsored short and long term disability, Life and ADD insurance
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off benefits: Vacation, Sick, Holidays

Mill Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Are you ready to contribute to the success of Mill Creek Residential? If so, apply today and become part of an organization that believes in uncompromising integrity, celebrating successes, continuous improvement, and working hard, smart and together!