Payroll Operations Specialist

Posted 11 Days Ago
Plantation, FL
Junior
eCommerce • Healthtech • Pet • Retail • Pharmaceutical
At Chewy, our mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere.
The Role
The Payroll Specialist processes high volume multi-state payrolls, audits payroll reports, and collaborates with various departments. Responsibilities include processing adjustments, maintaining documentation, ensuring compliance with payroll laws, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
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Our Opportunity:

We are seeking a Payroll Operations Specialist to join our Payroll team in Plantation, FL! The Payroll Operations Specialist is responsible for all aspects of payroll processing and compliance. This exempt position ensures timely, accurate, and efficient payroll operations while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role also involves streamlining payroll systems, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating with HR and finance departments to support employee compensation processes.

What You'll Do:

  1. Payroll Processing:
    • Oversee and execute end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
    • Setup and processing of involuntary deductions eg Garnishment, taxes, Child Support Orders
    • Manage payroll schedules, local taxes, direct deposits and disbursement timelines.
    • Process payroll adjustments and on-demand payments.
  2. Compliance and Auditing:
    • Conduct regular audits to maintain data integrity.
    • Ensure proper setup and maintenance of employee records in payroll systems.
    • Stay updated on payroll legislation, tax changes, and reporting requirements.
    • Accountable for the review of the payroll compare ensuring the effectiveness of key controls.
  3. Employee Support:
    • Address employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and discrepancies.
    • Educate employees on payroll policies, tax forms, and benefits-related concerns.
  4. Collaboration and Reporting:
    • Collaborate with HR, finance, and benefits teams to align payroll operations with organizational goals.
    • Generate and distribute payroll reports for management review.
  5. Process Improvement:
    • Identify opportunities to optimize payroll workflows and implement best practices.
    • Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll activities.
    • Training new team members in operating procedures and payroll systems.
  6. Projects:
    • Support Payroll and HR project through testing to ensure accuracy.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, HR, or related field; CPP certification preferred.
  • 3–5 years of experience in payroll operations or a related role.
  • Proficiency with payroll software (e.g. Workday, Pro WFM, ADP Smart Compliance) and MS Office Suite (Excel a must, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage laws, and compliance standards.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
  • Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Full-time exempt role, typically requiring 40 hours per week.
  • May require occasional overtime to meet payroll deadlines or during audits.
  • Hybrid or in-office work environment.

 

Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].

 

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Workday Payroll

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
20,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

We view pets and pet parents as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Behind the scenes, our talented teams are made up of innovators, delighters, big-thinkers and of course, passionate pet people—creating a place where you'll be empowered to build, grow and unleash your fullest potential.

We don’t just stand by our company mission—we’re obsessed with it. We seek to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. And we’re constantly finding new ways to do just that.

At Chewy, we understand pet parenthood is full of joyful highs and anxious lows. That’s why we’re here, standing alongside pet parents, providing everything their pets need for a happy, healthy life. We’re a leading online source for pet products, supplies, and prescriptions. We offer a broad selection of high-quality products and services at competitive prices with an exceptional level of customer care and a personal touch.

Since launching in 2011, we’ve combined the personalized service of your neighborhood pet store with the convenience and speed of e-commerce. We pride ourselves on being the only brand available 24/7/365 to support pet parents throughout their journey.

We have a rich history of being recognized for our deep care and personalization while going above and beyond for our customers and their pets.

We view pets and their people as more than just customers and look forward to meeting their needs and exceeding expectations through every interaction. With Chewy, no one pet-parents alone.

Our culture is for those who thrive on delivering results and becoming your best—no matter your role or location. At Chewy, our Operating Principles serve as a common language, or framework, that connects two of Chewy's most valuable elements—our people and our culture. The Operating Principles guide our character, capabilities, imagination, and methods for execution in support of our company's mission.

Why Work With Us

We're proud to be one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies of all time.

With growth comes the exciting opportunity to be a part of a world-class organization of engineering, product, and design team members, responsible for driving our latest innovations and designing "out-of-the Chewy box" experiences.

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