Scholastic
Payroll Associate
Newark, New Jersey · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$70k-$83kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- The Payroll Associate is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll for all employees.
- The Payroll Specialist also serves as a key point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and contributes to payroll process improvements and system enhancements.
- Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll accurately and within established deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate employee payroll records and support documentation.
- Maintain payroll master data within the payroll and HR information systems.
Requirements
- HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Prepare off-cycle payrolls and special payments when required
Skills
- Payroll legislation and employment standards. Income tax regulations and statutory deductions. Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Professional payroll certification is preferred.
- Additional training in payroll legislation, taxation, or payroll systems is an advantage.
Compensation
- Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.
- Pay Transparency Provision
- Annual Salary: 70,000.00 - 83,000.00
- Review and validate payroll input, including new hires, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments, bonuses, overtime, commissions, leave, and employee deductions.
Benefits
- Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
- Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
- Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Generous Parental Leave Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount
- Assist with the administration and processing of the company Equity Compensation plans (ESOP, RSUs, MSPPs, Stock Options)
- Ensure accurate calculation of earnings, taxes, benefits, garnishments, pensions, and other statutory deductions.
- Coordinate payroll activities with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to ensure data accuracy.
- Track and manage vesting schedules and grant criteria ensuring Perfect data integrity.
Company info
- The role ensures payroll activities comply with company policies, tax regulations, labor laws, and statutory requirements while maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of employee payroll data.
Equal opportunity
- Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- EEO Scholastic Policy Statement
- EEO Statement:
- EEO is the Law Poster
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