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Payroll Specialist II

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
20-27 Annually
Mid level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
20-27 Annually
Mid level
The Payroll Specialist II coordinates payroll processing, reconciles hours worked, calculates payroll, addresses inquiries, and manages tax filings.
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Job Description

Assist with completing payroll related activities such as reconciling hours worked, processing time records and calculating payrolls.   

In this role as a Payroll Specialist II, you will:  

•    Coordinate payroll processing and compile confidential payroll data such as hours worked,  commissions, taxes, insurance, garnishments and other deductions to be withheld 
•    Compute wages and deductions and post to payroll records 
•    Address and resolve employee’s payroll inquiries 
•    Promote employee awareness of company benefits and policies 
•    Produce ad hoc, and monthly report requests 
•    Journal Entry preparation  
•    Tax filing/maintenance – including registering for new jurisdictions  
•    Update UKG Pro (payroll provider) with Tax Jurisdiction changes  

For this role as a Payroll Specialist II, you should have:  

  • Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment required 
  • Understanding of wage and tax laws 
  • Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications 
  • Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills 
  • Able to perform work effectively with minimal supervision 
  • Experience with UKG Pro a plus 
  • Global payroll experience (Australia, Canada, UK) a plus 

Education & Experience 

  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university 
  • 3 - 5 years of payroll experience 
  • Or equivalent combination of education and related experience and/or training 

Other General Skills 

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals 
  • Efficient at writing routine reports and correspondence 
  • Consistently apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form 
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-Remote


The below compensation range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location. 

Salary Range
$20.28$27.87 USD

Benefits for eligible US employees include:

  • World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs
Benefits listed apply to eligible U.S. employees in accordance with Renaissance’s benefits eligibility criteria. Contractor and other non‑employee roles are not eligible for Renaissance employee benefits.

Frequently cited statistics show that some women, underrepresented individuals, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance, we encourage all applications. Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need for the future!

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For California Residents, please see our Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates here. 

Reasonable Accommodations 

Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

Employment Authorization 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

For more information about Renaissance, visit: https://www.renaissance.com 


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