Senior Payroll Specialist

The role

The Senior Payroll Specialist executes accurate and compliant payrolls across multiple jurisdictions. This role supports Hasbro's global payroll transformation by managing pay groups in ADP and supporting system implementations.

What you will do

• Manage multi-state processing and reporting, including state tax registrations, withholding accounts, and unemployment accounts.
• Maintain payroll system accuracy, including earnings codes, deductions, tax configurations, and pay rules.
• Process and validate payroll results, balancing gross-to-net calculations, reconciliations, and audit trails.
• Review and analyze employee master data, time and attendance, and variable pay inputs for correctness.
• Reconcile payroll results, support general ledger accuracy, and identify discrepancies.
• Support payroll close, tax filings, and year-end reporting.
• Manage payroll inquiries through effective communication and resolution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HRIS, HR Operations, and Finance to maintain data accuracy.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for system functionality, upgrades, and cross-functional process enhancements.
• Develop, maintain, and implement policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Strong experience with multi-state payroll and complex tax scenarios.
• Experience supporting payroll system conversions or Human Capital Management (HCM) implementations.
• Experience supporting SOX, financial, and compliance audits, as well as 401(k) plans.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success in assessing, redesigning, and automating manual processes using Robotic Process Automation (RPA), bots, and other process-improvement technologies.

Nice to have

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation with PayrollOrg
• Proficiency with ADP or SAP payroll systems
• Experience at a publicly traded company

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well-being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
• Learning & Development
• Exclusive Perks

About the company

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast collaborate to reimagine iconic brands and create experiences through the magic of play.