About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist
In this role, you will:
Manage the accurate processing of payroll but may also include coordinating operational activities amongst the team, handling escalations, participating in User Acceptance System Testing, training and documenting standard operating procedures
Supervise entry to mid-level roles in transactional or tactical low complexity tasks to ensure timely completion, quality and compliance of payroll information
Help define enterprise-wide standards for practices of financial controls related to payroll activities and compliance; assist team in career development and assigning stretch goals
Supervise and guide others to perform low complexity payroll analysis; guide others on the technical aspects on Workday payroll processing’s and ensure that configuration implementations are tested and approved
Translate Wage & Hour regulations and apply knowledge to payroll processing as well as payroll system configurations
Advise manager,
gives direction to team members and escalate non-routine questions; problem solves low complexity and multiple steps processes with ease
Make decisions and resolve nonstandard escalations minimizing legal compliance consequences and impact on operations
Mitigate payroll regulatory risks by monitoring upcoming industry changes and implementing recent payroll approaches and practices
Collaborate with and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level managers; interact directly with internal and external customers, vendors, product teams and respond to the raised concerns as well as determine appropriate course of action
Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Payroll
Be responsible for selection, evaluation, and development of staff
Required Qualifications:
4+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: HR Operations, Accounting, Payroll, Payroll Tax, Compliance, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: