Senior Payroll Coordinator

Job Description: Sr. Payroll Coordinator
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000

Company Overview: Join a rapidly growing company based in Atlanta that values innovation, collaboration, and employee development. With a hybrid work environment, we aim to provide flexibility while maintaining strong team connections.

Position Summary: The Sr. Payroll Coordinator will manage and process multi-state payrolls, maintain accurate records, support compliance and audits, and act as a key liaison between employees and payroll systems. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with the ability to handle payroll for a dynamic and expanding organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Accurately process payroll for $1500-3500 employees, including commissions, bonuses, wage garnishments, 401(k) contributions, and other special payments.
• Ensure timely off-cycle payments and process payroll adjustments as needed.
• Compliance and Reporting: Prepare and submit federal and state compliance reports (e.g., EEO-1 filings).
• Assist with audits by providing necessary payroll and benefit documentation.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile payroll accounts with the general ledger.
• Audit monthly/quarterly benefits data (H.S.A., F.S.A., 401(k)) to ensure accuracy.
• Employee Support: Train employees on payroll systems during onboarding, including timecard management and tax exemptions.
• Address employee payroll inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with Paycom or other payroll providers to set up state withholding accounts and ensure accurate tax filing.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma (Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in multi-state payroll processing for up to 3,500 employees.
• Strong proficiency with payroll systems; experience with Paycom is a plus.
• Knowledge of processing commissions, bonuses, and wage garnishments.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is a plus.