The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for payroll-related tasks. The responsibilities include collecting and reviewing employee information, calculating wages, preparing and processing payroll for Operations employees and maintaining accurate payroll records. Reports to: Payroll & Benefits Manager Responsibilities The duties listed below are an outline of the Senior Payroll Specialists responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list. As the needs of the company change, these duties may be modified as needed. Complete bi-weekly payroll for Operations employees by using timesheets, leave requests, hourly wage rates and other possible adjustments.Process Operations changes related to pay changes, deductions, bonuses, PTO and leave paymentsManage workflow to ensure payroll transactions are processed in a timely manner and is in strict compliance and federal and state lawsMaintain payroll data in HRIS and ensure data is accurate and up to dateAnalyze payroll reports and timesheets for accuracy prior to processingAnswer questions regarding paychecks, withholding tax issues or wage adjustments from employees and help troubleshoot possible issues with pay.Analyze payroll information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies, recommending corrective actions as neededKeep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process.Report to Payroll & Benefits Manager regarding daily activities and issues