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 in a hybrid model, 3 days in the office based out of Redwood City, CA.

The Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for:

• Payroll Processing & Operations: assisting with payroll processing for multi-state, pre & post payroll audits, adjustments, and corrections to current or previous pay periods.
• Payroll Audits & Controls: following existing payroll controls and maintaining supporting documentation and evidence for internal and external audits.
• Payroll Tax Compliance: monitoring tax law changes for applicable jurisdictions and helping manage registration in new tax jurisdictions.
• W-2 & Year End Compliance: assisting with comprehensive audits of W-2, resolving identified discrepancies, and performing corrections.
• Process Improvements & Projects: helping with assigned projects to automate processes and increase efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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.

In terms of compensation, the salary range is $71,500 - $112,000 USD per year. The company offers a package of benefits, including paid time off, sick time, company holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.