Senior Associate, Payroll

Senior Associate, Payroll (Hybrid)

Position Overview

The Senior Associate, Payroll Services is a member of the payroll group within the Finance department. Payroll Services is responsible for processing, payroll tax filings, and retirement plan transactions for Pew Charitable Trusts and its subsidiaries, the Pew Research Center and the Election Trust Initiative. The payroll function supports approximately 1,000 domestic staff across multiple U.S. locations. The day-to-day duties of this position include processing domestic payroll, auditing payroll data and employee facing customer service. Customer service inquiries / follow up could include timesheet follow up, commuter benefits, onboarding and offboarding, and reconciliation questions.

This position is based in Pew's Washington, DC office and reports to the Manager, Payroll Services. This position participates in Pew's hybrid work program with core days in the office and the flexibility to telework the remaining days. Staff also enjoy four telework "flex weeks" per year.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Process domestic payroll in Workday and related taxes in ADP.
• Liaise with ADP tax service to ensure accurate calculation and timely remittance of federal, state, and local payroll taxes.
• Approve direct deposit and tax form submissions in Workday.
• Follow up on timesheets and investigate errors.
• Audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile taxable wages via ADP Smart Compliance before approving W-2s.
• Assist with wage garnishments, benefits withholding, and severance payments.
• Maintain documentation for all payroll transactions.
• Prepare general ledger entries for payroll.
• Act as backup to other payroll staff.
• Update payroll policies and procedures as needed.

Workday

Internal Controls

Benefits

Other Duties

Requirements

Travel

This position does not anticipate travel

Salary Range

$74,400 USD - $83,200 USD

The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew's commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including : comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work / life benefits to maintain a good balance.

Pew is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or any other protected characteristics.