Senior Payroll Specialist

Company: The Liberty Mutual Foundation
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 28, 2025

Job Description:

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
DescriptionAre you looking for an opportunity to join a fast-growing company that consistently outpaces the industry in year-over-year growth? Liberty Mutual has an exciting opening for a Senior Payroll Specialist!As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our payroll processes are accurate, compliant, and operating at their best. This is a critical role within the payroll department, responsible for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence in payroll processing. This position demands expert knowledge of payment calculations, payroll systems, and wage and hour regulations. The Specialist will train and support both new and experienced Payroll Analysts, maintaining and updating training materials to reflect necessary changes in policies and procedures. The role also includes assisting with staff audits, supporting governance and attestation plans, managing payroll projects, performing system testing in the Oracle Cloud Payroll System, and providing backup coverage to the Payroll Manager to ensure that departmental objectives are met efficiently.Job Responsibility:

• Assist in conducting internal and external staff audits to ensure consistency and accuracy in payroll processing.
• Identify discrepancies or areas for improvement and collaborate with team members to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Support the attestation and governance plan for Payroll and Compensation, leveraging expertise in best practices.
• Ensure that payroll and compensation practices are compliant with industry standards and regulations, enhancing organizational integrity.
• Lead and manage payroll projects related to special payments, new element creation, and other departmental initiatives, ensuring timely and successful execution.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to align project objectives with organizational goals.
• Perform rigorous testing of the Oracle Cloud Payroll System to verify that all patches, updates, and tax fixes are implemented correctly and functioning as intended.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve any system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to payroll operations.
• Provide backup coverage for the Payroll Manager, assisting with overflow work to maintain departmental Service Level Agreements (SLAs) during peak times or absences.
• Foster a supportive team environment by assisting colleagues and contributing to overall departmental success.
• Consult on Payroll Programs by using expertise to determine best action as issues arise.Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • Understanding of state and Federal Payroll laws and requirements
  • Thorough understanding of Payroll Industry standard best practices and Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Understanding of Governance best practices
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to demonstrate high attention to detail, leadership, and organization
  • Skilled in written and verbal communication skills
  • Requires the ability to exercise judgment in prioritizing workAbout UsAs a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
    
    At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
    
    We are proud to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel a sense of community, belonging and can do their best work. Our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer a centralized, open space to bring employees and allies together to connect, learn and engage.
    
    We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit:
    
    Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
    
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