Payroll Lead

BPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation.

Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities.  Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently.  Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter. BPM is looking for a Payroll Lead to join our Finance / Accounting team. The position will report to the Payroll Manager. This position will involve all aspects of the payroll function within the Firm, including payroll tax set-up and compliance, payroll reporting, payroll auditing, reconciling, project support. This position will also include back-up to the payroll processing team which will include preparation, distribution and processing. 

What you get: 

·         Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility 

·         Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) that… 

·         Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself 

·         Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, tuition reimbursement, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University 

Who is successful at BPM:

 ·         Caring people who put others first 

·         Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit 

·         Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view 

·         Lifelong learners with a drive to excel 

·         Resilient people who rise to the occasion 

You Will

• Quarterly and Annual compliance audits such as 941 reconciliations, 5500 audits, internal and external audits. Working closely with HR and Benefits.

• Audit bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls prior to completion and assist in trouble shooting of errors and corrections.

• Reconcile bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for accounting team and various venders.

• Support the team as a back-up for process semi-monthly payroll, including reviewing, validating to ensure accurate payroll payments, reporting, and records.

• Ensure compliance with US Federal and State, and Canada Federal and Provincial laws regarding overtime, meal breaks, minimum wage, FLSA, and final pay at terminations.

• Resolve escalated employee payroll issues to ensure compliance with company policy, state, and federal regulations.

• Respond to escalated employee inquiries that require detailed explanation or interpretation using extensive knowledge of established guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Work cohesively and closely with the Human Resources and Benefits Departments.

• Perform other assignments and special projects as requested.

You Have

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience in a corporate environment with 500+ employees in multiple US States.

• 3+ years of payroll auditing and reconciling

• 3+ years of UKG Pro payroll experience.

• 5+ years of Payroll Tax set-up and compliance (multi-states).  

• UKG modules implementation is a plus.

• Canada payroll processing is a plus.

• BS/BA Degree preferred.

• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Be customer service oriented and highly organized.

• Ability to work under pressure and be deadline-driven.

• Possess a collaborative work style, while being equally able to operate independently.

• Ability to take direction and function as a team player.

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

$90,000 - $95,000 a year

The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position.  Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications.