Payroll Specialist

Who We Are

What We Do

Terakeet is the leading strategic partner for predictive and scalable online brand management programs for global brands. Using our proprietary technology and deep expertise, we convert insights into actions that solve the complex business challenges of the Fortune 500. Our award-winning approach connects brands with their audiences in moments that matter within both organic and generative search experiences — increasing brand affinity and driving efficient customer acquisition.

Where You Fit

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support our organization’s payroll operations. This role requires someone with a strong background in payroll processing and compliance. The ideal candidate has experience with ADP and Workday payroll processing and a deep understanding of payroll best practices.

What We Need:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for employees using Workday Payroll.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax deductions, benefits, and other payroll-related items.
• Prepare and distribute paychecks and direct deposits, as well as special payments and bonuses.
• Ensure payroll continues to align with company policy and compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and legal requirements.
• Provide payroll operations support, including troubleshooting issues and optimizing workflows.
• Perform audits, reporting and reconciliations of payroll transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll data integrity.
• Generate payroll reports and support audits, tax filings, and year-end processing.
• Assist the implementation of Workday Payroll, and support system optimizations with ADP and Workday Payroll enhancements
• Maintain accurate and secure payroll records.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to enhance payroll efficiency.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll.
• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies or errors.

The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

How We Evaluate:

• 3-5+ years of payroll processing and operations experience
• Workday Payroll expertise with hands-on system configuration experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll best practices, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Where We Hire

We are a remote-first organization, for the Payroll Specialist role we are hiring specifically within 60 miles of Charlotte, NC., Atlanta, GA., Buffalo, NY., Rochester, NY., Albany, NY., and Syracuse, NY to help create opportunities for connectivity and collaboration in-person as you see fit.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $47,000-$55,000. *This salary range is based off of the market pay for all of the United States; Terakeet applies a multiplier to this range based upon the specific geographic location of a job candidate*

EEO Statement

Terakeet provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.