• Job Description

  Req#: 097BB37617
  Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist, US
  
  Location: Remote (Eastern Time Zone preferred)
  
  Department: Human Resources
  
  Reports To: Regional HR Director - Americas
  
  Position Type: Full-Time
  
  side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world.
  
  Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video games industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
  
  Our industry-leading services include co-dev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. For more information, visit www.side.inc
  
  Job Summary:
  
  The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing and executing all aspects of multi-state payroll processing for employees across the US. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll delivery, oversees payroll procedures, and implements best practices and compliance standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and has a strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  • Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll for all U.S. employees accurately and on time.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices.
  • Ensure payroll processes and procedures are standardized and consistently followed.
  • Administer employee deductions, garnishments, benefits, and other adjustments.
  • Reconcile payroll reports and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Partner with HR and Finance teams to support reporting, audits, and internal processes.
  • Manage payroll tax filings coordination with payroll vendor (ADP) and ensure timely payments to federal and state agencies.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee records and sensitive payroll information.
  • Provide support during audits and regulatory reviews.
  • Maintains or oversees the maintenance of employee payroll records.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  Requirements
  
  • In-depth knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
  • Proficient in payroll software (i.e. ADP).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must have a collaborative approach with other stakeholders such as Finance.
  
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of hands-on experience in full-cycle payroll processing required.
  • Experience with multi-state (i.e. California) payroll systems and practices strongly required.
  • Payroll Certification (e.g., FPC or CPP) preferred.
  • At least two (2) years in a supervisory or lead role preferred.
  
  Benefits
  
  The salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 per year and comes with full-time employee benefits.

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