We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.
As our new Payroll Coordinator, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.
Role
SLR Consulting is currently seeking a full-time payroll coordinator to assist with payroll processes, maintain employee payroll records, validate payroll data, and assist with payroll reporting and compliance activities.
Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees
- Process multi-state timesheets on a weekly basis and generate related reports
- Maintain and update multiple payroll spreadsheets and reports on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis, or as required
- Ensure data integrity within the HRIS (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday, etc.) by regularly auditing and updating employee records
- Prepare and file year-end forms (e.g., W2s) and ensure all government filings meet statutory deadlines
- Manage 401k contributions reconciling them against payroll registers
- Serve as one of the primary contacts for payroll inquiries, providing timely responses or directing employees to appropriate resources
- Support special payroll and HR projects and initiatives as they arise
Working @ SLR
With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.
Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated understanding of US payroll legislation and state employment laws
- Experience with ADP payroll systems is an asset
- Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office
- Experience with Workday or Deltek Vantagepoint is considered an asset
- FCP or CPP Certification preferred
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience working part of a Human Resources team is an asset
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field is preferred
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.
SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.
At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.
We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.com.
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