Payroll Specialist Job Locations US-OH-Blue Ash ID 2025-15294 Overview

As a Payroll Specialist, you will ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and with internal policies.  This position requires an in-depth knowledge of payroll procedures associated with supporting multistate and Canadian payroll functions, tax compliance regulations, accounting practices, and audit requirements.

 

This is a hybrid role: 3 days in the office is required 

 

Responsibilities Remain current on Federal, State and Local laws influencing payroll matters.Support finance reporting requirements, create ad-hoc reporting as needed.Process, monitor, manage and reconcile payroll at the employer/employee pay group level across all pay groups, US and Canada.Support and manage the Quarter and Year end functions across all pay groups for US and Canada.Support and maintain the payroll “playbook” for payroll accountabilities.Support month end procedures regarding all payroll control reconciliations partnering with the Finance team. Skills / Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related field from a 4-year College or university; or 3-5 years related payroll experience and/or training.Attention to detail and accuracy; committed to excellence; continuously looks for improvement opportunities; ability to work independently; highly organized with excellent follow-up skills.Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.Strong analytical skills and experience.Excellent verbal & written communications & presentation skills.Ceridian expertise preferredSelf-motivated to take initiative and ownership on issues and identify when escalation is needed.Proficient in Microsoft Office.Must be able to work hybrid: in office 3 days a week 

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

 

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

 

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

 

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

 

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

 

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