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Payroll Specialist

North Highland
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025

REACH YOUR POTENTIAL | COLLABORATE WITH AMAZING PEOPLE | MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN

Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform our clients for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us.

North Highland is the world's leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else. And we're on the hunt for a new Payroll Specialist, Global Services (Non-Exempt) .

HOW WILL YOU MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

This role is responsible for weekly payroll processing. The successful candidate will work well in a complicated, post-integration environment and have experience with multiple payroll cycles and / or batches.

YOU WILL :

  • Update and maintain Workday payroll database for employees.
  • Import new hire data from paperless on-boarding system.
  • Monitor exception reports to appropriately process time worked to ensure timely and accurate payment to employees.
  • Transmit weekly payroll ensuring that pay is accurate and timely.
  • File and keep organized pay data reports and information, maintaining proper confidentiality controls.
  • Resolve complex payroll issues in a timely manner.
  • Facilitate ongoing compliance with federal and state tax and payroll laws.
  • Supporting filing of quarterly tax amendments and address exceptions as required.

Competencies & Values

  • Customer Orientation - Focus on exceeding expectations (clients, candidates, and team members). Excellent follow through skills, promptly responds to inquiries.
  • Teamwork - Put success of team above own interests. Communicate openly and respectfully. Make valuable contributions to team objectives.
  • Higher Standards - Demonstrate high level of initiative, produce above average quality work, go above and beyond, maintain high ethical standards, and consistently meet deadlines and commitments.
  • IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE :

  • 3 years of high volume multi-state payroll processing experience.
  • Working knowledge of Workday Payroll preferred.
  • Experience working with contractors across geographies, to include California, required.
  • Experience managing multiple payroll cycles preferred
  • Microsoft Office with advance Excel knowledge preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred / High School Diploma required.
  • TRANSFORMING CLIENTS. TRANSFORMING CAREERS.

    Success-for both our clients and our colleagues-is all about putting people first and doing great things together. We believe that when we work as one team, we can take action today to build lasting capability for tomorrow.

    We strive to have the most enviable culture on the planet, inspiring people to reach their full potential. Here's how we make it happen :

    Intentional, flexible growth. We never want you to settle. Leading your own growth and transformation is your prerogative-one which we'll help you nurture and develop every step of the way. We'll inspire you to learn, teach, and ultimately carve your own path. That means you grow, we grow, and so do our clients.

    People-first, and then some. It goes without saying that people come first, but what comes next? Our people are always at the heart; your wellbeing and success is built on a collective understanding that every one of us can be a coach, a friend, and a fantastic listener-regardless of job title. We think of it as a celebration of individuality, difference, and diversity.

    Make your own change happen. With us, your curiosity and creativity know no bounds. The reins are off. All we ask is that you have the courage to transform yourself and those around you-colleagues and clients alike. If you've got the drive to become a changemaker, we'll do the rest.

    Enviable Total Rewards. We inspire our employees to do their best work. Our Total Rewards Program encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, STD / LTD, Life Insurance, FSA / HSA, 401(k) contribution, and a variety of other perks like a dedicated Health Advocate, Family Planning, Parental Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Additionally, we employ a Flexible Time Off vacation policy, wellness initiatives, and other programs around diversity and inclusion, Learning and Development, and social engagement.

    READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

    North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It's how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we're recognized as the world's leading transformation consultancy. We break new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate.

    Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together.

    This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts in 50 offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.

    Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

    North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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