Job Information
Bright Horizons Senior Payroll Specialist in Newton, Massachusetts
What you will be doing:
The Senior Payroll Specialist will be processing and reconciling multi-state, multi-site biweekly payroll for designated locations/personnel and supporting the team of payroll specialists
Provide excellent customer service to all levels of employees including field and corporate and within the payroll team, including technical support for HRIS, Payroll and Employee Time Management systems.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of bi-weekly payroll for assigned locations/personnel.
Process and verify in a timely and accurate manner all new hires, terminations, rate changes, job changes, bonus payments, manual checks and address changes for a set amount of field and corporate personnel.
Audit various daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to ensure HRIS & Payroll system information is updated and accurate.
Assist in processing & completing manual checks as required. Perform bi-weekly audits of manual checks, processing messages/errors and exceptions.
Assist with training and informing the centers/schools of policy (current and new); assist training the payroll specialists.
Provide support to operations/field for Opening/Closing/Transitions/Acquisitions.
Coordinate wage verification with Equifax, as necessary; perform periodic audit on verification process.
Assist with gathering information for unemployment agent and risk management department.
Assist in abandoned property research.
Work with treasury/Accounting on payroll account reconciliation monthly.
Work with payroll Director, Manager, Assistant Manager and/or Supervisor on projects.
What we hope you will bring to this role:
Payroll experience 3-5 years, preferably with Multi-State/Multi-site payroll experience.
Knowledge/experience with various state and local payroll taxes.
Experience providing excellent customer service.
Proficient with MS Excel.
Qualifications include being a self-starter who will manage deadlines, workflow, and growth with minimal supervision; professional with excellent interpersonal skills, who can communicate with colleagues at a variety of levels throughout the organization; able to work in a fast pace, high volume environment; strong leadership qualities; organized, detail oriented and customer service oriented.
The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Life at Bright Horizons:
Our home office employees support all facets of our business — and no matter which department you join, you’ll be part of a passionate team doing work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families.
Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending) plus childcare discounts, education assistance, and so much more. Join us to experience how we support our people to realize their passion, possibilities, and purpose both at work and at home. All in a workplace where you can be you. Come build a brighter future with us.
HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?
Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866
Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and EEO – Spanish (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf) along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf) .
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Passion, Potential, and Possibilities
All three await you in a Bright Horizons ® career. Whether you work in one of our child care centers, a corporate office, or a family’s home, you’ll be part of a company named 20 times as one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” (https://youtu.be/IkTDOR2cFHA) Join a team driven to make a difference, one child, one family, and one organization at a time. Come build a brighter future with us .
