Job description
Who we are:
At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.
We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.
Who we are looking for:
Wunderman Thompson is seeking a Regional Payroll Specialist who will prepare and process payroll, being responsible for maintaining confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information related to payroll processing, and who will assist regional finance with earnings, deductions, and payroll tax reporting. The Regional Payroll Specialist will support the greater finance team across North America and reports to the Director of Payroll.
This position is hybrid-flexible, with candidates ideally located in Atlanta, GA or surrounding areas. Candidates may work remotely as needed or may work within Atlanta's new WT office at Ponce City Market, opening this June!
What you'll do:
- Payroll | Process full cycle multi-state, semi-monthly and biweekly payroll through our payroll systems in ADP (EV5) and Workday. Researches and resolves questions from employees as they relate to the processing of payroll information. Provides payroll assistance to Finance leads per location.
- Organize | Maintains appropriate records to support all payroll transactions. Ensures that all approval policies and procedures are being adhered to in regards to payroll processes, wage increases, bonus calculations and other types of compensation issues. Makes payroll changes, including but not limited to adding new hires, terminations, salary changes, etc. Makes updates as necessary to controls and payroll spreadsheets
- Audit | Checks for accuracy and approvals of payroll information and flags any necessary adjustments. Ensures payroll transactions are properly classified according to WPP payroll codes. Responsible for the completion of Tax Jurisdiction applications.
- Collaborate | Answer all payroll questions for the respective ADP paygroups. Verifies new hire reporting through ADP for respective ADP paygroups. Escalates payroll related matters to the Director of Payroll if necessary. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned
Who you are:
- A Builder | Forms relationships as a trustworthy and essential team lead across relevant markets, regions, and businesses. Easily recognized and trusted within the agency. Able to spin up creative input in brainstorming sessions.
- Creatively Brave | Passionate about the power of creativity with the knowledge to identify and nurture the best ideas. Adapts to solve clients' challenges. Perform strategic and next level creative thinking to create innovative solutions across multiple channels.
- Ambitious | You know what you like, what you're after, and how to navigate any scenario that comes your way.
- Ready for Today | We need a modern Art Director who can tackle more than just broadcast and video work. We're looking for an ability to bring brand stories to life across channels and will be looking for portfolios that prove it.
What you'll need:
- 5-10 years' experience with computerized payroll processing.
- Experience with ADP and Workday strongly preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Multi-state payroll experience.
- Ability to handle highly confidential information.
- Ability to adhere to tight deadlines.
- Accounting aptitude with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
What we offer:
- Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
- Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
- Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
- Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through Wunderman Thompson and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect. As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.
Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency. For more information, please visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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