Sr. Payroll Specialist

Sr. Payroll Specialist

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Sr. Payroll Specialist for a Remote opportunity

Position Title: Sr. Payroll Specialist

Location: 100% Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 10/06/2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 7 Months

Job Type: FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY) - CONTRACT - REMOTE

Pay Range: $25/hr to $30/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Summary:

• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll and related tax reporting to federal and state agencies. Provides consultation, information, services, analysis, judgment and direction to HRAS team and clients to process payroll and provide payroll related services in a timely and accurate manner. Investigate, recommend and implement improvements to the payroll process.

Skills:

• Strong computer skills including experience with spreadsheets required.
• Knowledge of Federal and State statutes and regulations pertaining to Payroll and Tax Reporting (preferred, but not required).
• Proficiency using mainframe applications and windows-based software. Ability to quickly learn and work with new software is a must.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer orientation.
• Candidate must have demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness, and skills in both oral and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities is essential. Strong analytical and problem resolution skills.
• Decision making and judgment capabilities, attention to detail and follow through.
• Maintain high knowledge of HR functions and processes. Effective teamwork skills.

Excellent time management organizational skills. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), preferred.
Education:

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management or related field and five years of experience in payroll, Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management or related field and seven years of experience in payroll or HS Diploma/GED and 9 years of experience in payroll.

Preferred:

• UKG knowledge preferred
• CPP or FPC preferred
• Oracle Experience strongly preferred
• ADP Smart Compliance strongly preferred
• Running Payroll Processing for a large complex employer
• Payroll Tax experience (all 50 states)
• Advanced Excel skills

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 244125 when responding to this ad.

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