Payroll Senior Specialist

$49,920 - $62,400/Yr

Signal 88 - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Mid Level

Omaha, NE

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Senior Specialist at Signal Security is responsible for managing and processing payroll operations for both the home office and franchise owners. This role ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws while providing training, reporting, and auditing services to franchise owners. The position requires a strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax filings, and timekeeping software, along with excellent communication skills to maintain consistent dialogue with franchise owners.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for home office and franchise owners, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist with tax filing processes within payroll platform, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Pull hourly data from proprietary timekeeping software and import it into Payroll Software.
• Enter payroll adjustments such as deductions, commissions, bonuses, and other payroll items.
• Set up and manage garnishment deductions within the payroll system.
• Generate reports for franchise owners and management, including payroll and accounting cash reports.
• Provide payroll training for new franchise owners and ongoing support for established owners.
• Serve as a resource for payroll, tax, legislative updates, onboarding, and other payroll-related matters.
• Track and provide payroll measurements and trends to management for analysis and decision-making.
• Respond promptly to emails and phone inquiries from franchise owners and other stakeholders.
• Regularly communicate with franchise owners to maintain an open and productive dialogue.
• Conduct payroll audits for franchise owners upon request.
• Update and maintain internal and external payroll process training guides.
• Participate in special projects and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience with payroll processing, timekeeping systems and report generation.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal payroll regulations, as well as knowledge of other state tax laws.
• Payroll Tax/Garnishment knowledge.
• Experience with ADP software preferred but not required.
• Must be able to provide training and support to franchise owners and teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Deeply passionate about our mission and can articulate why.
• Willing to contribute to a 'Championship Culture' of teamwork, passion, and collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay, quarterly bonus plan, and long-term incentive plan
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options, and employee assistance program covering employee and eligible dependents
• 100% company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 401k
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Career development assistance
• Tuition Assistance through Bellevue University
• Special recognition for employee birthdays and anniversaries
• Company-hosted celebrations