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Senior Payroll Specialist

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OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

In this position, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate processing of payroll transactions, data entry and accurate accounting services. This person in this role will troubleshoot, resolve, and communicate payroll issues accurately and efficiently and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This position will be responsible for accurately processing biweekly reconciling reports, responding to employee payroll-related inquiries.

*Hybrid- 2 days a week in office, 3 days a week work from home

Some of the daily tasks include:

Process payroll for 500+ employees.
Reconcile and performs thorough payroll audits prior to transmission and validates confirmed reports.
Accurately updates and maintains personnel data in the payroll system.
Maintains payroll control records/documentation.
Provides guidance to the team on payroll best practices, payroll processing, system issues and general troubleshooting in payroll.
Assist with mentoring the payroll specialists and serves as a backup for their duties.
Work with the team to research and positively respond to employee inquiries.
Escalates payroll items as required.
Prepares and audits complex payroll transactions and reporting requests.
Perform adhoc projects as needed.
Assist in month/quarter/year-end close.
Serves as a content expert for payroll functions.
Provide support to managers and employees with Workday’s time tracking and absence modules, and the payroll employee self service module.

Skills to be successful:

3+ years payroll experience.
Proficiency with multiple payroll systems including, ADP EV6, Workday, UKG, and Dayforce preferred.
Proven payroll experience with 1000+ employee, multi-FEIN, multi-state, and localities.
Microsoft Suite, Teams, Micro Soft Edge, One Note, Outlook.
Advanced in Excel (lookups, pivot tables, and formulas).
Acute attention to detail.
Ability to work with confidential information.
Ability to work in a fast paced and high-volume environment.
Embodies high ethical standards and integrity.
Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
Comprehensive knowledge of wage and hour laws, garnishment laws, and taxability of wages.

Education:

CPP or FPC preferred
Associate degree preferred

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The estimated pay range stated represents the typical pay range for this position or similarly employed employees or employees performing substantially similar work. Factors which may be used to determine the actual pay rate may include, but are not limited to, education, training or experience; seniority; merit and work performance; quantity or quality of production; regional differences in compensation; differences in local minimum wages, or ability and effort.

Position's Pay Range:

$31.25 - $36.05

Benefits may include:

Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
Fertility and Family Building Benefits
Paid Disability benefits
Paid time off programs
11 Company paid holidays per year
Flexible spending account
Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets

Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.

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Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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What You Should Know About Senior Payroll Specialist, Old Republic International

Are you looking to elevate your career as a Senior Payroll Specialist? Old Republic Title is seeking a talented individual in Minnetonka, MN, to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for processing accurate payroll transactions for over 500 employees biweekly. You'll dive into reconciliation, perform thorough audits prior to payroll transmission, and maintain meticulous payroll records. Your expertise will shine as you handle employee inquiries related to payroll, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment, and you’ll have the opportunity to mentor fellow payroll specialists while serving as a content expert in payroll functions. Staying organized and meticulous is key in our fast-paced environment, allowing you to successfully juggle various tasks from payroll audits to assisting in month-end closings. We value attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information; being a team player is just as crucial. Plus, with a flexible hybrid work schedule of two days in the office and three days from home, you can maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to a supportive culture at Old Republic Title. If you possess over three years of payroll experience and are well-versed in payroll systems such as ADP EV6 and Workday, you might be the ideal fit for us! Take the next step in your career by joining a respected company that truly values its employees.

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What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Payroll Specialist at Old Republic Title?

As a Senior Payroll Specialist at Old Republic Title, you will handle a variety of responsibilities, including processing payroll for over 500 employees, conducting comprehensive payroll audits prior to transmission, and addressing employee inquiries related to payroll issues. You’ll also play a vital role in maintaining payroll control records and providing guidance on payroll best practices.