Payroll Coordinator

Candidates must verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Target salary range: $60k-65k. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process biweekly and semi-monthly timesheets.

• Process multi-state payrolls in accordance with company policy and in compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and employment laws.
• Prepare and process off-cycle payrolls for adjustments and bonuses.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Initiate registrations in new tax jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely submission of employee benefits premiums and other third-party payments.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with HR regarding new hires, terminations, and any changes to employee compensation or benefits.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive payroll information.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll records, including personal employee information, pay rates, tax exemptions, and benefits selections.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end activities to include payroll tax filings, balance sheet reconciliations, and W-2 production.
• Support audits and assist with providing necessary payroll documentation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in multi-state, multi-pay schedule payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, Microsoft Excel, and payroll software (e.g. ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro)
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with employees and resolve issues.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task while meeting strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in payroll (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional – CPP) is a plus.

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.