IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to support the payroll functions. In this role you will work closely with the Payroll Manager and the HR team to execute payroll processing. The successful Senior Payroll Specialist ensures the accuracy of preliminary and final payroll reports, timesheets, spreadsheets, and funds distribution; responds to inquiries and/or request for data and/or reports; and provides timely and accurate payroll production, and demonstrate the ability to use payroll knowledge and previous experience to add value to a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and high-growth company! #LI-DE1
This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Prepare and process end-to-end multi-state bi-weekly payrolls for over 1,300 employees in Workday
- Process monthly payrolls for global locations through partnership with payroll service providers
- Prepare manual payroll checks for employees and wire payments as needed for off-cycle payments
- Handle day-to-day payroll activities and resolve payroll related discrepancies
- Provide timely response to inquiries from HR, accounting, managers, employees, government, and other third-party agencies by utilizing knowledge and interpretation of policies, procedures, and legislation
- Review and reconcile all payroll data for new hires, terminations, taxes, benefits, and deductions
- Manage time and attendance workflow to ensure all time sheets, time off requests, and other payroll data is received timely and are accurate
- Ensure compliance of payroll controls and maintains knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations
- Participate in payroll process improvement and documentation
- Assist in year-end close and W-2 processing and partnership with ADP Tax and SmartCompliance teams
- Assist in annual 401k and financial statement audit on payroll
- Assist Payroll Manager with special projects, M&As, and system implementations as needed
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related major
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll, international experience a plus
- Experience with ADP or Workday preferred
- Commitment to customer service with a strong sense of ownership for projects and results
- Detail-oriented, exceptionally organized, and be able to work within tight deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Have the ability to think outside the box, work independently with general supervision, as well as part of a team and willing to contribute beyond the defined role to meet business needs as circumstances require
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of employee and company information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, G-Suite
Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000 - $115,000 + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What We Do
At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all. We apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock students' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge.
IXL’s award-winning personalized learning platform is used by more than 13 million students worldwide. With a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, individualized guidance, and real-time analytics, IXL meets the unique needs of each learner. And with over 100 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helping schools successfully use technology to improve teaching and learning.
Studies have shown that IXL leads to higher test scores, predicts success, and benefits all students. Learn more about how IXL accelerates learning at: www.ixl.com/research
IXL Learning’s other products include Rosetta Stone, the world’s leading language learning program; Vocabulary.com, the educational destination for improving literacy skills; Education.com, the most comprehensive library of learning activities for K-8 students; Wyzant, the nation’s largest tutoring network; and ABCya, the creator of over 300 educational computer games and apps for kids.
Hear what our employees love about working at IXL:
"At IXL, I take pride in knowing that the code we deliver helps educators and parents better understand how their children are learning. I love that my friends and family can understand the positive impact we have, whether or not they have any technical background. It's motivating to work on a team with supportive and highly capable coworkers who genuinely care about each other, the product, and our customers." - Adam Singer, Engineering Project Lead
"I'm working with like-minded and different-minded peers to improve a part of our education system, something that I'm immensely invested in. Solving engineering challenges to continually improve our product, along with the people (and perks!) I encounter really keep me engaged in my work." - Jestin Ma, Software Engineer
