Payroll Specialist

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $70k - $84k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧾 Payroll

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Progress

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1981

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 1995-01

Software • Artificial Intelligence • Infrastructure Management

Progress is a software company that offers a wide range of products and services aimed at improving digital experiences, data management, and infrastructure management. The company provides AI-powered applications across its platforms, enabling businesses to develop and manage these applications efficiently. Progress offers solutions such as the Progress Data Platform for data, AI, and analytics projects, and Sitefinity for digital content and experience management. Additionally, Progress provides infrastructure management products to help streamline network and application management, as well as data connectivity tools under the DataDirect brand. The acquisition of ShareFile has expanded Progress's capabilities in secure file transfer and collaboration. With a strong focus on artificial intelligence, Progress works to deliver innovative solutions for its customers and partners across various industries.

📋 Description

• Process payroll transactions, including regular pay, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions, in accordance with established timelines and procedures • Review and validate payroll data for accuracy; identify and resolve discrepancies using standard practices • Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity across systems • Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations by applying established policies and guidelines • Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to support payroll-related processes and data alignment • Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll in a timely and service-oriented manner • Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and documentation requests • Support year-end payroll activities (e.g., W-2 preparation) under guidance • Contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements within defined scope

🎯 Requirements

• 2–4 years of payroll or related experience (accounting, HR operations, or finance preferred) • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience • Experience with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Workday, or similar • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data validation techniques • Foundational understanding of payroll processes and basic compliance requirements • Familiarity with multistate payroll concepts preferred but not required • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy • Effective problem-solving using established procedures • Clear communication skills for responding to employee and stakeholder inquiries • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines • High level of discretion with sensitive employee data

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan) • Tuition Reimbursement program • Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance • Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback • Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays • A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health