Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist will support the company's growing global payroll activities. They will help develop scalable processes, oversee payroll systems and ensure timely and accurate global payroll submission and reporting. The position is part of our People Team and will interact closely with Finance to provide accurate and timely management reporting. This role reports to the VP of People Operations and Total Rewards

• Manage and ensure disbursement of multi-state, global payroll across the company and coordinate payroll processing with the  outside service provider
• Provide Excellent customer service to employees with a quick turnaround time
• Work with department leads to ensure the accurate reporting of time and attendance prior to each payroll processing period
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions
• Maintain pay data entry for all lines of business and process accurately and timely 
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local  payroll, wage, laws and best practices
• Complete applications for income, withholding and unemployment tax accounts in new jurisdictions (state and local).
• Perform quarterly tax filing, year-end processes, and issue of W-2.
• Perform payroll payments and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate with HR and Accounting to verify employee data and accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across all  levels within the organization.

• Demonstrated knowledge of multi-state and Federal Labor laws, pay practices and policies
• Solid understanding of payroll operations including transactions such as 401K compensation and contribution funding  limits, incentive/bonus/benefit offerings, multistate payroll regulations, payroll tax law and filings, etc.
• A strategic planner with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus
• Ability to work independently and to carry out  assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given
• Strong Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets with the ability to perform v-lookups, pivot tables, and a variety of formulas
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

• 2-3 years of multi-state payroll experience required
• Canadian payroll experience highly preferred
• Experience with UKG payroll systems highly preferred
• High school diploma, Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree is a plus

Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) with offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India.  We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. 

Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

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