Payroll Associate

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Des Moines, IA
62K-118K Annually
Mid level
Insurance
The Role
The Payroll Associate will process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 1800 employees, ensuring accuracy in wages, deductions, and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, preparing tax filings, and responding to employee inquiries while collaborating with HR and Finance.
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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures. The company's performance has been driven by its culture and core values focused on integrity, teamwork, and the importance of building long-term client relationships. Global Atlantic is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm. Through its relationship, the company leverages KKR's investment capabilities, scale and access to capital markets to enhance the value it offers clients. KKR's parent company is KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR).

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Payroll Associate will join the Global Atlantic Payroll team to help to support and execute the company's payroll operations for approximately 1500 exempt and 300 non-exempt employees. You will ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, compliance with regulatory requirements, and provide exceptional support to our employees. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Integrity and confidentiality are critical for success, as this role requires precision, efficiency, and handling sensitive information. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, including salary, hourly, and commission-based staff.
  • Ensure accurate and timely calculation of wages, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and other compensation elements.
  • Maintain and update employee payroll records, including changes in salaries, benefits, and tax withholdings. 
  • Verify and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy and completeness. 
  • Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, including federal, state, and local taxes.
  • Ensure compliance with all payroll-related regulations and company policies. 
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll deductions promptly and professionally. 
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to streamline payroll processes and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Generate and distribute payroll reports to management as needed. 
  • Stay current with changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance. 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. 
  • Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency working with ADP Workforce Now and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of payroll processing.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skill.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

This role is not currently eligible for Visa sponsorship 

Various jurisdictions have passed pay transparency laws that require companies provide salary ranges for any positions for which they are accepting applications. Global Atlantic has offices in Atlanta, Batesville, Bermuda, Boston, Des Moines, Hartford, Indianapolis, and New York City. The base salary range posted below is inclusive of the lowest cost of living geography to the highest in which we have a Global Atlantic office. 

Global Atlantic’s base salary range is determined through an analysis of similar positions in the external labor market. Base pay is just one component of Global Atlantic’s total compensation package for employees and at times we hire outside the boundaries of the salary range. Other rewards may include annual cash bonuses, long-term incentives (equity), generous benefits (including immediate vesting on employee contributions to a 401(k), as well as a company match on your contributions), and sales incentives.  Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Compensation for our more senior positions have a larger component of short-term cash bonus and long-term incentives. 

The base salary range for this role is

$62,000$117,600 USD

TOTAL REWARDS STATEMENT 

Global Atlantic’s employees thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing culture with strong benefit options and wellbeing resources that support innovation, accountability and stewardship. At Global Atlantic, being an employer of choice means we are committed to offering employees a customizable and comprehensive benefits package. Global Atlantic’s total rewards package is reflective of our corporate values, particularly diversity, excellence and innovation, with a focus on inclusion, pay equity, and flexibility. We strive to foster a culture of total well-being through community outreach and charitable giving programs. Click HERE to learn more about our charitable giving programs.

Our highly competitive health, retirement, life and disability plans can be tailored to best suit your needs and those of your whole family. Global Atlantic was proudly named: Best in Perks & Benefits, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Happiness and Best Company Compensation. Learn more about our Benefits offerings.

Global Atlantic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can meaningfully contribute to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate in employment on any basis that is prohibited by federal, state or local laws.  More than that, we strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences, which we feel gives us a competitive advantage in the market and within our firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Find out more about GA’s commitment to creating a culture of belonging: DE&I and Strategic Pillars

Employees who require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job will participate in an interactive process which may include providing documentation. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or after you are hired for any protected status under the ADA, please email [email protected].

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Global Atlantic Privacy Statement

Our employees are in the office 4 - 5 days per week in Hudson Yards, NY and 3 - 4 days per week in all other offices. If you have questions on this policy or the application process, please reach out to [email protected]

Global Atlantic reserves the right to modify the qualifications and requirements for this position to accommodate business needs and regulatory changes. Future adjustments may include obtaining specific licenses or certifications to comply with operational needs and conform to applicable industry-specific regulatory requirements, state and federal laws. 

Top Skills

Adp Workforce Now
Ms Office Suite
Payroll Operations
The Company
Batesville, IN
1,140 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

Global Atlantic Financial Group, through its subsidiaries, offers a broad range of retirement, life and reinsurance products designed to help our customers address financial challenges with confidence. A variety of options help Americans customize a strategy to fulfill their protection, accumulation, income, wealth transfer and end-of-life needs. In addition, Global Atlantic offers custom solutions and responsive service for the capital, risk and legacy-business management of life and annuity insurance companies around the world.

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