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What is the role of a Senior Payroll Specialist at ECOVYST?

The Senior Payroll Specialist position at ECOVYST is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the relevant field.

Where is this Senior Payroll Specialist job located?

Wayne, Pennsylvania, 19087, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Senior Payroll Specialist role?

Full-time or part-time position

What industry does this Senior Payroll Specialist position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

What is the expected salary for this Senior Payroll Specialist job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

Senior Payroll Specialist job near me in Wayne, Pennsylvania at ECOVYST

Ecovyst is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Sr. Payroll Specialist to support accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. This role helps ensure employees are paid correctly, protects payroll data integrity, and provides responsive support to employees and business partners. The successful candidate will combine payroll expertise with strong customer service and a continuous improvement mindset, identifying technical solutions that automate work, increase efficiency, and improve accuracy.

The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now/Workforce Manager and be able to independently navigate the systems to process payroll, review and maintain employee payroll information, and generate reports. This is a hybrid role, minimum 3 days a week out of Chesterbrook, PA.

What you will be doing:Payroll Processing

Prepare and process recurring payroll cycles accurately and on schedule.Review payroll data for accuracy and completeness prior to processing.Process employee payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, direct deposits, and other payroll-related transactions.Review payroll results and identify discrepancies or unusual changes requiring investigation.Process adjustments, corrections, and retroactive payments as appropriate.Maintain accurate payroll documentation and records.Assist with year-end payroll activities and required payroll reporting.

ADP Workforce Now Administration & Continuous Improvement

Serve as a knowledgeable day-to-day power user of ADP Workforce Now Payroll and Workforce Manager.Identify innovative solutions to automate processes and other improvements that increase efficiency, drive data accuracy and reduce manual work.Research payroll discrepancies and system-related issues.Generate and analyze payroll reports to support reconciliations, audits, and business needs.Support testing and validation of payroll-related system changes or enhancements.

Payroll Compliance & Controls

Support payroll processes in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and internal control activities.Assist with tax-related payroll activities and issue resolution.Handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion and integrity.

Employee & Business Support

Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, direct deposit, taxes, and other payroll-related matters.Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely, customer-focused manner. Communicate clearly with employees regarding payroll questions and resolutions.Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, and managers to ensure employee changes are accurately reflected in payroll.

Reporting & Reconciliation

Prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports.Review payroll reports to identify errors, discrepancies, and trends requiring follow-up.Assist with payroll-to-general-ledger reconciliations.Support Finance and HR with payroll information needed for audits, reporting, and analysis.Maintain organized payroll records and supporting documentation.

Qualifications

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred.Min of 8 plus years of payroll administration or payroll processing experience required.Hands-on experience processing payroll using ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager is required. Canadian payroll experience is preferred.Demonstrated knowledge of payroll processes and practices.Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.Ability to identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.Ability to manage multiple priorities and payroll deadlines.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information appropriately.

Knowledge of payroll tax requirements and wage-and-hour practices.Experience supporting payroll audits and year-end processing.Experience supporting a manufacturing, multi-location or multi-state organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus.

Senior Payroll Specialist in Wayne, Pennsylvania at ECOVYST

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