NorthPoint Search Group
Senior Payroll Coordinator
Atlanta, GA - Full Time
Job Description: Sr. Payroll Coordinator
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000
Company Overview: Join a rapidly growing company based in Atlanta that values innovation, collaboration, and employee development. With a hybrid work environment, we aim to provide flexibility while maintaining strong team connections.
Position Summary: The Sr. Payroll Coordinator will manage and process multi-state payrolls, maintain accurate records, support compliance and audits, and act as a key liaison between employees and payroll systems. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with the ability to handle payroll for a dynamic and expanding organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000
Company Overview: Join a rapidly growing company based in Atlanta that values innovation, collaboration, and employee development. With a hybrid work environment, we aim to provide flexibility while maintaining strong team connections.
Position Summary: The Sr. Payroll Coordinator will manage and process multi-state payrolls, maintain accurate records, support compliance and audits, and act as a key liaison between employees and payroll systems. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with the ability to handle payroll for a dynamic and expanding organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payroll Processing: Accurately process payroll for $1500-3500 employees, including commissions, bonuses, wage garnishments, 401(k) contributions, and other special payments.
- Ensure timely off-cycle payments and process payroll adjustments as needed.
- Compliance and Reporting: Prepare and submit federal and state compliance reports (e.g., EEO-1 filings).
- Assist with audits by providing necessary payroll and benefit documentation.
- Account Reconciliation: Reconcile payroll accounts with the general ledger.
- Audit monthly/quarterly benefits data (H.S.A., F.S.A., 401(k)) to ensure accuracy.
- Employee Support: Train employees on payroll systems during onboarding, including timecard management and tax exemptions.
- Address employee payroll inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with Paycom or other payroll providers to set up state withholding accounts and ensure accurate tax filing.
- Minimum of a high school diploma (Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field preferred).
- 3+ years of experience in multi-state payroll processing for up to 3,500 employees.
- Strong proficiency with payroll systems; experience with Paycom is a plus.
- Knowledge of processing commissions, bonuses, and wage garnishments.
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is a plus.
