Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs
Senior Payroll Specialist jobs are open across healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, retail, and technology, from mid-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in multi-state payroll, payroll compliance, and systems implementation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Offering trendy fashion accessories at great prices – that's our vision. It's a vision we've been implementing successfully since 1990. With our strong brands SIX, I AM, TOSH and several white and private labels, we're represented through over 24,200 sales areas in 21 countries worldwide. This makes Beeline one of the largest international suppliers of fashion jewelry and accessories. Over 3,200 dedicated employees ensure that we continue to open up new sales areas and markets, and that our fashionable product lines are continually expanded.
With passion, responsibility and a high level of teamwork, we are growing…fast, and looking for enthusiastic and experienced people to help us on this remarkable journey!
ROLE
Senior Payroll Specialist
- This is a Remote position based out of the US.
MISSION:
The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for executing a broad range of payroll activities, including payroll processing and employment tax reporting and filing, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
SCOPE:
The Senior Payroll Specialist reports to the Payroll Manager and is accountable for supporting end-to-end payroll operations for Beeline, North America.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS:
- Execute accurate, timely payroll processing for weekly and biweekly cycles, including off-cycle payments, bonuses, severance, and corrections.
- Perform payroll reviews, audits, and reconciliations to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance.
- Monitor payroll operations end-to-end, proactively resolving or escalating issues, and support quarter-end and year-end close activities.
- Support employment tax compliance activities, including tax registrations, jurisdiction setup, filings, reconciliations, and resolution of tax notices.
- Research and address federal, multi-state, and local payroll tax compliance matters, ensuring adherence to wage and hour laws, withholding requirements, garnishments, and regulatory deadlines.
- Maintain current knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll regulations and ensure system configuration and internal processes remain compliant.
- Respond to payroll inquiries through the Zendesk ticketing system in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
- Provide guidance and support to the Payroll Coordinator and partner with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure effective payroll service delivery.
- Identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes, controls, and efficiency; support implementation of improvements and assess their ongoing effectiveness.
IMMEDIATE CRITICAL OUTCOMES:
- Within 30 Days: Develop a strong working knowledge of company payroll systems and processes (SAP HCM, Salesforce, Zendesk, ADP Smart Compliance)
- Within 60 Days: Independently support accurate payroll processing while ensuring ongoing compliance with employment tax laws and regulatory requirements.
- Within 90 Days: Establish and maintain an effective audit cadence to ensure payroll data accuracy, integrity, and reconciliation of ADP billing statements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong attention to detail with a consistently high level of accuracy
- Proven research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Minimum 5 years’ payroll processing experience preferably in a multi-state environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of employment tax withholding, garnishments, and labor compliance.
- Working knowledge of MS Office – Power Point, Excel, Word.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience with SAP HCM and ADP payroll processing strongly preferred
- Payroll certification (CPP, FPC) a plus
Beeline Guiding Principles and Competency Behavior Expectations
Focus & Impact
- Entrepreneurial Thinking: Demonstrates an innovative mindset, offering new ideas
- Drive for Results: Sets clear priorities and re-prioritizes when needed
- Accountability: Strives to ensure function meets commitments
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Collaborative Teamwork: Addresses conflict in a solution-oriented manner, optimizing relationships
- Effective Communication: Presents content in an impactful manner; practices active listening skills
- Cross-Cultural Sensitivity: Adapts communication to best suit audience needs
Growth & Improvement
- Managing Change: Looks for ways to improve existing processes
- Willingness to Develop: Provides and seeks feedback
- Self-Reflection: Proactively seeks ways to maximize strengths and improve on opportunities
Responsibility & Sustainability
- Integrity: Demonstrates discretion and confidentiality when needed
- Resilience: Sets example with how one's mistakes are self-managed
- Managing Resources: Aware of how role/work impacts resources of others
INTRODUCTION
Offering trendy fashion accessories at great prices – that's our vision. It's a vision we've been implementing successfully since 1990. With our strong brands SIX, I AM, TOSH and several white and private labels, we're represented through over 24,200 sales areas in 21 countries worldwide. This makes Beeline one of the largest international suppliers of fashion jewelry and accessories. Over 3,200 dedicated employees ensure that we continue to open up new sales areas and markets, and that our fashionable product lines are continually expanded.
With passion, responsibility and a high level of teamwork, we are growing…fast, and looking for enthusiastic and experienced people to help us on this remarkable journey!
ROLE
Senior Payroll Specialist
- This is a Remote position based out of the US.
MISSION:
The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for executing a broad range of payroll activities, including payroll processing and employment tax reporting and filing, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
SCOPE:
The Senior Payroll Specialist reports to the Payroll Manager and is accountable for supporting end-to-end payroll operations for Beeline, North America.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS:
- Execute accurate, timely payroll processing for weekly and biweekly cycles, including off-cycle payments, bonuses, severance, and corrections.
- Perform payroll reviews, audits, and reconciliations to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance.
- Monitor payroll operations end-to-end, proactively resolving or escalating issues, and support quarter-end and year-end close activities.
- Support employment tax compliance activities, including tax registrations, jurisdiction setup, filings, reconciliations, and resolution of tax notices.
- Research and address federal, multi-state, and local payroll tax compliance matters, ensuring adherence to wage and hour laws, withholding requirements, garnishments, and regulatory deadlines.
- Maintain current knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll regulations and ensure system configuration and internal processes remain compliant.
- Respond to payroll inquiries through the Zendesk ticketing system in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
- Provide guidance and support to the Payroll Coordinator and partner with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure effective payroll service delivery.
- Identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes, controls, and efficiency; support implementation of improvements and assess their ongoing effectiveness.
IMMEDIATE CRITICAL OUTCOMES:
- Within 30 Days: Develop a strong working knowledge of company payroll systems and processes (SAP HCM, Salesforce, Zendesk, ADP Smart Compliance)
- Within 60 Days: Independently support accurate payroll processing while ensuring ongoing compliance with employment tax laws and regulatory requirements.
- Within 90 Days: Establish and maintain an effective audit cadence to ensure payroll data accuracy, integrity, and reconciliation of ADP billing statements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong attention to detail with a consistently high level of accuracy
- Proven research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Minimum 5 years’ payroll processing experience preferably in a multi-state environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of employment tax withholding, garnishments, and labor compliance.
- Working knowledge of MS Office – Power Point, Excel, Word.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience with SAP HCM and ADP payroll processing strongly preferred
- Payroll certification (CPP, FPC) a plus
Beeline Guiding Principles and Competency Behavior Expectations
Focus & Impact
- Entrepreneurial Thinking: Demonstrates an innovative mindset, offering new ideas
- Drive for Results: Sets clear priorities and re-prioritizes when needed
- Accountability: Strives to ensure function meets commitments
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Collaborative Teamwork: Addresses conflict in a solution-oriented manner, optimizing relationships
- Effective Communication: Presents content in an impactful manner; practices active listening skills
- Cross-Cultural Sensitivity: Adapts communication to best suit audience needs
Growth & Improvement
- Managing Change: Looks for ways to improve existing processes
- Willingness to Develop: Provides and seeks feedback
- Self-Reflection: Proactively seeks ways to maximize strengths and improve on opportunities
Responsibility & Sustainability
- Integrity: Demonstrates discretion and confidentiality when needed
- Resilience: Sets example with how one's mistakes are self-managed
- Managing Resources: Aware of how role/work impacts resources of others
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- ARNOLD & PORTER LLP1
- Beeline1
- Bureau Veritas1
- Coinbase1
- Cumming1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Distribution & Wholesale2
- Accounting & Auditing1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior payroll specialist jobs.
- 3-5 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience in a mid-to-large organization
- Proficiency in at least one major HRIS or payroll platform such as Workday, ADP, or Ceridian
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and filing requirements
- Experience processing multi-state payroll and managing tax withholding across jurisdictions
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred or required
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and reconciliation-focused formulas
Tips for Your Senior Payroll Specialist Job Search
Quantify payroll volume on your resume
List the number of employees you processed payroll for, the pay cycles you managed, and any systems you owned. Senior payroll specialist roles expect you to show scale, not just describe duties. Specific figures make your experience concrete to hiring managers reviewing dozens of resumes.
List every payroll system you have used
Workday, ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian Dayforce, UKG Pro, and SAP each appear in job postings as hard requirements. Bury these in a dedicated skills section so they surface in keyword searches. Missing a system match is one of the most common reasons strong candidates get filtered out early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior payroll specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for multi-state experience requirements
Many postings require hands-on experience processing payroll across multiple states with different tax and garnishment rules. If you have that background, call it out explicitly in your summary and bullet points. Roles requiring multi-state experience tend to move faster and attract fewer applicants who meet the requirement.
Prepare for a live payroll scenario question
Interviewers frequently walk candidates through a hypothetical: a payroll run closes and a tax filing deadline is the next morning, but a batch of data is missing. Rehearse your exact process for escalating, resolving, and documenting. Your answer signals whether you can own the close, not just execute it.
Negotiate using total compensation details
Before your final-round conversation, clarify whether the role is exempt or non-exempt, what the bonus structure looks like, and whether remote days are guaranteed or informal. Senior payroll professionals often know compensation structures better than the hiring manager, so asking precise questions signals both expertise and seriousness.
Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior payroll specialists?
The companies hiring the most senior payroll specialists right now include ARNOLD & PORTER LLP, Beeline, and Bureau Veritas, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Healthcare systems, large retailers, and staffing firms consistently post the highest volumes of senior payroll roles.
How many senior payroll specialist jobs are remote?
About 32% of senior payroll specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making this one of the more remote-accessible roles in human resources and finance. Positions focused on payroll systems administration and multi-state tax compliance tend to have the highest share of fully remote arrangements, while roles tied to onsite payroll runs or physical timekeeping systems are more likely to require in-office presence.
How do you become a senior payroll specialist?
Start in a payroll coordinator or payroll administrator role where you process full payroll cycles independently. Build experience with at least one major payroll platform, then add multi-state processing to your background. Earning a Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional credential signals readiness for senior-level work. Most employers treat three to five years of progressively responsible payroll experience as the baseline for senior titles.
How do I get hired as a senior payroll specialist with limited experience?
Focus on roles at smaller companies where one person owns the full payroll cycle, since that breadth is more valuable than years on a resume. If your experience is light on multi-state work, take on a state tax registration or year-end reconciliation project in your current role and document it. The FPC certification is achievable early in your career and signals commitment to payroll as a profession rather than a stepping stone.
What does the senior payroll specialist interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. A recruiter screen focuses on your system experience and payroll volume. A hiring manager round goes deeper on compliance knowledge, how you handle errors, and your experience with year-end processes like W-2 reconciliation. Some employers add a technical screen with scenario-based questions or a short Excel exercise. Final rounds often include a conversation with a finance or HR leader.
Where can I find and apply to senior payroll specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to senior payroll specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your system experience, industry background, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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