Description

Company Overview

Alvarez & Marsal is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. With more than 6,000 professionals based in locations across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.

Payroll Specialist

This is a full-time position based in our Tampa office. In this position you will be part of a Global team, consisting of colleagues who manage payroll for Americas, EMEA and APAC. Your knowledge and experience with payroll and customer service will make a difference to the professionals we serve and the cross-functional teams we partner with.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing multi-state semi-monthly payroll using Workday. Research and analyze data to answer employee questions and discrepancies.


• Ensure accurate entry of employee salaries, draws, reported hours, bonuses, severance pay, deductions and garnishments.


• Provide exceptional client experience through strong customer service in response to inquiries from employees, internal departments and outside vendors related to payroll inquiries within a timely manner.


• Preparing and resolving all taxable wages adjustments for periodic, quarterly and year-end processing.


• Assist with all Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking Workday testing as needed.


• Prepare payroll reconciliations after each pay period, at quarter-end, and at year-end to ensure taxes are accurate.


• Ensure compliance of all statutory payroll related tax fillings and payments. Keep abreast of regulatory changes affecting payroll to ensure payroll accuracy.


• Actively engage and adapt to various technological enhancements with the goal of driving greater efficiencies and automation.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a high volume and fast paced environment.


• Excellent communication and prioritization skills along with the ability to identify and present process improvements.


• Must be able to handle confidential information and issues effectively and without breach of confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll for the US, multi-State and multi-entity payroll operations, with a strong understanding of HR & Payroll related issues.


• Associate/Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or equivalent experience.


• Must have intermediate Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, Formulas).


• Proven experience with HRIS/Workday and other Payroll systems.


• Proactive approach towards issues.


• Ability to take ownership of payroll processes and reconciliation.

The salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.