This position directly contributes to the success of Bungie through ensuring the accurate and timely payment of Bungie’s employees. Responsibilities include the day-to-day operations of semimonthly, multi-state payroll within a team environment. Duties include - preparation, analysis, reconciliation, and review of payroll reports to resolve issues, producing calculations, and processing of pay data items (for example: new hires, bonuses, garnishments, and terminations). Additional responsibilities include tax adjustments, deductions, stock administration. Consistent cross collaboration within payroll and external stakeholders is critical to the success of this position. This position is in service of the studio by supporting new hires, terminations, and pay data items.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Validate payroll files/reports through reconciliation and review to ensure accuracy
• Maintain and keep current the documentation of internal processes
• Ability to respond to general inquiries regarding payroll
• Coordinate with stakeholders to compile payroll data such as garnishments, taxes, 401(k), and other third-party payments
• Continuously improving processes to meet evolving business needs
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by the Payroll Manager or the Senior Payroll Manager

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Requires a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience working with multi-state payroll, payroll tax or garnishment administration.
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the position; relevant multi-state Payroll Laws (i.e. FLSA), and Payroll Tax regulations and applies their knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Demonstrates strong problem solving, analytical and technical ability
• Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Strong employee focus, driving a positive end user experience for Bungie employees
• Effective communication skills and the demonstrated ability to build effective working partnerships
• Active engagement within a team environment by meeting commitments and accomplishing related duties
• Offer suggestions, advice, and solutions regarding payroll processing procedures; enact on approved adjustments/changes to processes
• Ability to operate within an ambiguous environment, adapt quickly and efficiently
• Discretion is tantamount and being able to maintain highly confidential information and protect payroll operations at all times

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

• Demonstrate knowledge of Payroll Regulations – Multi-state and Canada would be an asset
• Advanced Excel
• Working knowledge of Workday a plus
• Working knowledge of ADP Smart Compliance
• Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent work experience