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Lead Payroll Specialist

GOAT Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist Lead who will be responsible for assisting in full cycle multi-state payroll processing and activities necessary to ensure accurate and timely payroll according to all applicable federal and state regulations. The Payroll Specialist Lead will also review timecards, wage computation, and other information to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to posting payroll.

About the team:

This position will work closely with the People Operations and Accounting & Finance teams to improve overall processes and will provide exceptional internal customer service. The role will report to the Payroll Manager within the Accounting & Finance team.

In this role you will:

Follow established procedures to process bi-weekly and weekly payroll for 1,000+ US multi-state employees.
Assist with the accumulation, review, and balancing of hours in the time and attendance module (UKG Dimensions/Workforce Management).
Assist with the maintenance of time and pay data necessary to process paychecks, tax changes, retroactive adjustments, garnishments, special pays, and paid time off adjustments in the online payroll system (UKG).
Process off-cycle payrolls for check adjustments, voids, and reissues.
Identify and assist with requirements and registration for new state and local jurisdictions.
Review and maintain payroll tax notices received from agencies and sent to payroll service provider.
Assist with Quarter End and Year End reconciliations and processing.
Assist with payroll related audits and reporting.
Support payroll related administrative duties and tasks as needed.

We are looking for:

4+ years of multi-state Payroll experience.
Experience working with a payroll size of 1,000+ employees with a large hourly workforce.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, payroll tax calculation and payroll tax filing.
Extensive knowledge of various state laws, rules, regulations, and procedures as it relates to Payroll.
Knowledge of payroll, time and attendance, HRIS and self-service systems for a large-scale service provider (UKG, ADP, Ceridian).
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills with a high sense of urgency to research and resolve inquiries (internal/external) and respond in a timely manner.
Self-motivated and can stay on task with expected interruptions through-out the day.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus.

The hiring range for this position is below, plus benefits (401K, paid time off, dental, medical, vision, disability, life insurance options). To determine starting pay within the hiring range, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, role/level, a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. You may reach out to a recruiter for additional information.

Hiring Range:

$34.62—$43.27 USD

GOAT Group represents the leading platforms for authentic sneakers, apparel and accessories. Operating four distinct brands–GOAT, Flight Club, Grailed and alias–GOAT Group has a global community of over 50M members across 170 countries.

GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future. Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become the leading and most trusted sneaker marketplace in the world, and has expanded to offer apparel and accessories from select emerging, contemporary and iconic brands. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 50 million members across 170 countries.

Established in New York City over 15 years ago, Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail as the original consignment store for rare shoes. Carrying the rarest exclusives and collectible sneakers, Flight Club has evolved from a one-stop sneaker destination, to a cultural hub for sneaker enthusiasts and novices alike. With three brick-and-mortar locations in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami, Flight Club remains the premier source for authentic, rare sneakers.

Founded in 2013, Grailed is the leading community-driven marketplace for rare luxury, streetwear and vintage fashion. The marketplace was built for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts, and features products from brands including Supreme, Raf Simons, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Prada and more. With a highly curated selection of resale pieces including inventory exclusive to the platform, Grailed makes fashion accessible.

The company is backed by strategic investor Foot Locker, Inc. as well as some of the leading names in venture capital including Park West Asset Management, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Franklin Templeton, Adage Capital Management, Ulysses Management, D1 Capital Partners, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Matrix Partners, Upfront Ventures, Webb Investment Network and Y Combinator.

GOAT Group will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, if applicable. By applying, you authorize GOAT Group to send you text messages regarding your job application, interview and/or onboarding process, and other job opportunities at GOAT Group. If you are a California resident, please review our California Privacy Rights Notice for Job Applicants. If you are an EU or UK resident, please review our EU / UK Candidate & Employee Privacy Notice.

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