Senior Payroll Specialist

Electronic Arts is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join their team. The successful candidate will report to the Payroll Supervisor and work a hybrid work model, 3 days in office based out of Redwood City, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing & Operations: Assist with payroll processing for multi-state, pre & post payroll audits, adjustments, and corrections to current or previous pay periods.
• Payroll Audits & Controls: Follow existing payroll controls and maintain supporting documentation and evidence for internal and external audits.
• Payroll Tax Compliance: Monitor tax law changes for applicable jurisdictions and help manage the registration in new tax jurisdictions.
• W-2 & Year End Compliance: Assist with comprehensive audit of W-2, resolve identified discrepancies, and perform corrections.
• Process Improvements & projects: Help with assigned projects to automate processes and increase efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with US payroll in a large, multi-state employee population.
• 5+ years of experience with multiple HRIS/Payroll systems like ADP, Workday, UKG Pro, Ceridian.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working with large payroll datasets.
• Experience in handling and independently managing payroll tax compliance, W-2 reconciliation, and in-depth understanding of employee tax validation.
• Experience with laws affecting leave of absence (LOA) pay.

Electronic Arts offers a range of benefits, including physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being programs.