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Senior Payroll Specialist

Company: Green Thumb Industries
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 30, 2024

Job Description:


The Role
This role will be responsible for managing and processing payroll for our multi-state population around 4,000+ employees today with continued plans to grow like weeds...pun intended!
Our ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in Payroll with an incredible keen eye for detail and accuracy. You have the experience and the tenacity to quickly learn Green Thumb's organization and challenges of the cannabis industry, as well as foresee any obstacles. You are ready to take on a challenge that entails learning new systems and platform integrations, all while executing day-to-day tasks with a high level of accuracy.
Responsibilities
Payroll Administration


Coordinate and manage workflow to ensure bi-weekly payrolls are processed in a timely and accurate manner
Lead HRIS/Wurk functionality projects
Provide training related to payroll processes and create SOPs
Process employee changes as they relate to compensation changes/adjustments, changes in employment status, deductions
Set up state and local taxing authorities, respond to tax notices
Process audits to include 401(k), Workers Comp, SOX, and internal
Perform year-end responsibilities as they relate to W-2 verification
Resolve all payroll discrepancies, process adjustments, manual checks, and answer employee and management inquiries
Support the Accounting team with reconciliations as they relate to benefit deductions, garnishments, cost center allocation, and reporting
Partner with Wurk Support to investigate and troubleshoot payroll and system errors
Provide ongoing brainstorming of ways to improve or streamline current processes

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of payroll experience


Must have experience processing non-exempt, hourly employees
Proven experience and success in a fast-paced, high-growth organization
Advanced computer skills, including Excel
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact and communicate with all levels within the organization
Demonstrated understanding of multi-state wage and labor laws
Experience using the following products, a plus: Kronos, Wurk, ABG, Everything Benefits

Additional Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential material
  • Must pass any and all required background checks
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry






Keywords: Green Thumb Industries, Milwaukee , Senior Payroll Specialist, Human Resources , Chicago, Wisconsin

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