Payroll Specialist II responsible for payroll processing and benefits reconciliation at Oklo. Ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll operations across multiple states with HR and finance collaboration.
Responsibilities
Process multi-state, biweekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees in Workday, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Validate employee data for new hires, terminations, and compensation changes, coordinating with HR, Legal, and Finance
Audit payroll entries, deductions, and accruals for accuracy and completeness
Ensure proper administration of garnishments, levies, and child support orders, and work with vendors to ensure timely and accurate processing
Assist with federal preparing and filing reports (quarterly and annual)
Assist in the setup of new tax locations as our operations grow
Reconcile health, dental, vision, and retirement plan invoices monthly; identify discrepancies and ensure corrections are processed
Coordinate with benefits vendors and brokers to resolve billing issues and support audits
Support open enrollment, life event changes, and benefits data audits
Partner with the HR Manager to ensure employee benefits deductions and eligibility align with payroll records
Administer FSA, HSA, 401(k), and other voluntary benefits contributions and reporting
Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday payroll and benefits modules, maintaining data integrity and troubleshooting issues
Develop, maintain, and distribute payroll and benefits reports and dashboards for leadership
Support HRIS data audits and participate in system upgrades, implementations, and testing
Run monthly payroll reports for workers compensation reporting, and submit those reports to vendor
Support annual workers compensation audit
Recommend and implement process improvements that streamline payroll and benefits operations
Requirements
3-5 years of experience in payroll, ideally in a high-growth environment
Experience with multi-state payroll processing and associated tax regulations
Working knowledge of wage laws, benefit plan administration, and general accounting principles
Proven track record in benefits reconciliation and compliance auditing
Knowledge of equity programs (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs) and their financial and tax implications
Experience with payroll and HR data management
Proven discretion with high attention to detail when managing confidential compensation data
Advanced Excel and HRIS reporting skills; proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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