Payroll Specialist

Is the opportunity to join a culture where We Do the Right Thing, and We Courageously Shape Our Future Together important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Payroll Specialist. As a Payroll Specialist you will ensure that all payroll administration and accounting processes are evaluated to be streamlined and efficient as possible. It will be vital to ensure accuracy and timeliness to ensure an ideal colleagues experience across Guardian businesses. You will: Maintain all critical payroll controls and procedures, including developing and enforcing standards, to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing, including manual and automated input to the payroll system as well as output from the payroll system to other systems. Prepare payment requests for third-party payroll liabilities other than taxes. Promptly executes all pre-and post-processing audits to validate payroll accuracy and promptly makes any necessary adjustments so that employees and other key stakeholders have an error-free payroll experience. Inform key partners regarding errors or corrections as appropriate. Enter and release off-cycle, On-Demand payments as needed. Serves as the Tier 3 authority for payroll matters that are referred by the HR Shared Services Center team (MyHR), ensuring that all inquiries and cases are resolved as quickly as possible with a focus on providing superior customer service. Handle the various payrolls for active corporate employees, retirees, and those with disability including pre-and post-verifications, balancing and reconciliations, general ledger posting and journal entries, and reporting. Maintain a wide variety of payroll information, files, and records in written and electronic formats for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance. You have: Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in payroll functions. Ability to function as a working (hands-on) payroll lead processing payroll, as well as cover for team members in back-up role for vacation and/or high-volume work efforts. Strong focus on customer service, working as a supportive escalation expert to the HR Shared Services Center and a valued partner to other COEs and HR Business Partners as required. Ability to manage sensitive information, working with internal partners to accomplish objectives without compromising a high threshold for discretion and confidentiality. Highly effective communicator with an ability to effectively correspond verbally and in writing with multiple constituencies at all levels throughout the organization. Accomplished interpersonal and time management skills to successfully prioritize multiple projects at a given time and deliver excellent results with sense of urgency. Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, MS Word, MS Excel. Understanding of current federal, state, and local regulatory and compliance obligations related to payroll and how to fulfil them in a timely and accurate manner. Strong proficiency with Workday Payroll and HCM modules preferred. Reporting Relationship This position reports to the Head of Payroll. Location: Hybrid role: 3 days in office in Bethlehem, PA office, 2 days WFH. Salary Range: $57,810.00 - $86,715.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, youll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardians Purpose to inspire well-being we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com.