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 response to ensure an ideal colleague 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, 2 days WFH. Can work from any Guardian office located in Bethlehem, PA; Holmdel NJ; Stamford CT or Hudson Yards, NYC.
Salary Range
$56,680.00 - $85,015.00
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, you'll 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 Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.
Health Care

• Choice of (high deductible/copay) medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health care accounts - flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
• Adoption assistance
• College planning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance
• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion
Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:
• Colleague Connection Committees
• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID
• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

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
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.