Are you a detail-oriented, numbers-savvy professional with a passion for accuracy and efficiency? Are you skilled in managing complex payroll processes in a fast-paced corporate environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As a Corporate Payroll Specialist at Sinclair, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our employees are paid accurately and on time. The ideal candidate will have experience processing payroll for a large organization in a multi-state environment while maintaining strict compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Your keen eye for detail and meticulous approach to data entry will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of our payroll systems and records.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and manage payroll for a large employee base, including data entry, calculations, and verification of timecards, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll elements.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, including all deductions, taxes, and garnishments, while maintaining strict confidentiality of payroll information.
- Review and reconcile payroll reports, resolve any discrepancies, and provide accurate and timely payroll reports to HR and finance teams.
- Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, finance, and IT, to streamline payroll processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.
- Provide exceptional customer service by promptly responding to employee inquiries related to payroll, taxes, and deductions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records, including employee information, tax forms, and other relevant documentation.
Qualifications:
- Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Certification (CPP)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate payroll processing, including experience with large employee populations.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Proficient in using payroll software and systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and levels of the organization.
High level of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality of payroll information.
Join our team and be part of a dynamic and growing organization that values professionalism, accuracy, and excellence in payroll management. As a Corporate Payroll Specialist at Sinclair, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our employees are paid accurately and on time, while contributing to the overall success of our organization. Apply now and embark on an exciting career journey with us!
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
The base hourly compensation range for this role is $30.00 to $37.00 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.
Skills Required
- Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
- Minimum of 3 years of corporate payroll processing experience for large employee populations
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws and compliance requirements
- Proficiency with payroll software and payroll systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- High level of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality of payroll information
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and exceptional communication/interpersonal skills
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
