Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

The KinderCare Education Accounting team is seeking a Payroll Specialist I
to help ensures accurate processing and recording of company's payroll,
provides timely and accurate wage garnishment information, participates in
daily data entry Payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have excellent
organizational and communication skills, as well as strong attention to
detail.
Key Responsibilities:
Our mission is to pay employees accurately and on time every time, while
keeping our costs controlled and complying with all regulatory
requirements. We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, exceptional
people person with outstanding analytical, project and leadership skills.
• Process payroll for multiple clients in a timely and accurate manner
• Process Certified Payrolls
• Assist with funding and transacting of payroll processing function
• Verify timekeeping records of employees with accuracy and
completeness
• Assist with reconciliation of payroll data, including payroll taxes, to
ensure accuracy and compliance
• Address complex payroll issues and provide guidance and support
• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll policies and procedures
• Understand key payroll laws, regulations, and best practices
• Assist with internal audits
• Provide responses to inquiries and requests from employees, taxing
authorities, garnishment and/or court notices, ensuring proper
authorization, legal compliance and documentation.
• Develops strong business partnerships with external and internal
counterparts
• Identify opportunities for process improvements
• Other duties as assigned to meet business requirements.
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Key desired skills and experience includes:
• Minimum 2-5 year experience with basic payroll functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or
related field preferred
• Associates degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience with Workday Payroll processes
• Must possess a high degree of adaptability
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
with discretion
• Must be able to successfully handle a variety of issues on a day-to-day
basis and will be expected to respond to these issues appropriately in
a fast paced environment.
• CPP designation preferred, or working towards completion

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.