Payroll Specialist

Location

Hybrid roles require role responsibilities to be performed in the office at least 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday.

What You’ll Need 

• 5+ years of relevant payroll experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient Microsoft Office, Gmail, G (Google) Suite preferred (sheets, forms and docs)
• Workday HCM, Workday Payroll system knowledge preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Open to change and willing to learn new skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in multiple systems

About the Role 

We're seeking an exceptional Payroll and Equity Specialist to join our Opendoor Payroll and Equity team to meet and exceed the needs of our employees as our business rapidly grows in existing markets and scales to new markets.

What You’ll Do 

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll. Perform payroll review functions as needed. Audit, research and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Process hourly and salary US payroll on a semi-monthly payroll cycle
• Perform audits of employee records to ensure tax compliance and ensure new employees are set up correctly
• Review and resolve payroll tax compliance notices
• Research payroll tax requirements as the Company expands to new states. Set up withholding and SUl accounts with the appropriate agencies as needed
• Stay up-to-date with Workday releases and support Workday configuration updates
• Audit and balance quarter end and year end wages and W2 box configuration to ensure accuracy before finalizing W2 filing
• Collaborate with other team members and other departments to identify and drive process improvements. Including testing of system enhancements
• Provide excellent customer service to our employees and answer payroll related questions timely
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices
• Maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy of Payroll/HR files, records, and documentation
• Maintain participant information in the E*Trade system
• Run weekly and ad hoc reports for participants and other stakeholders upon request
• Assist with trade clearance, 10b5-1 plan reviews, and participant messages during open trading windows
• Assist with payroll transactions related to stock exercises, ESPP purchases, and RSU vestings as needed
• Perform other payroll and stock related duties and projects as needed
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of payroll and month end processing to remain in compliance with our SOX procedures and controls

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