At Meazure Learning, we aim to empower open-minded, inquisitive, and driven people, and we love how each new addition to the team adds to our culture. Here, you can positively impact the careers of millions of test-takers and reshape the education technology landscape by working toward one vision:
“To provide life-long learners across the globe the freedom to pursue their academic dreams and career aspirations safely, securely, and conveniently.”
Our Vision starts with our values—Hungry, Humble and Smart. We are looking for team members who model drive for results. Team members who think of the organization and team first without ego or agenda. Leaders who instinctively collaborate and operate with emotional intelligence. This is the foundation of success for all employees at Meazure Learning.
The Role:
The role of a Senior Partner in Payroll encompasses a broad range of responsibilities related to overseeing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and managing associated risks. Here are the key roles and responsibilities typically associated with this position:
The Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing:
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Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and regulations.
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Review and approve payroll data, including timesheets, employee deductions, benefits, bonuses, and other compensation elements.
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Coordinate with Operations, Corporate teams, HR, finance, and other departments to gather and validate payroll-related information.
Tax and Compliance Management:
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Stay abreast of state, and local payroll tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
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Ensure payroll practices adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, including wage laws, tax withholding, compliance departments, labour laws and reporting obligations.
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Implement and maintain internal controls to mitigate compliance risks and ensure data integrity.
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Ensure accurate calculation and timely remittance of payroll taxes.
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File payroll tax returns and reports in accordance with regulatory deadlines.
Benefits Administration:
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Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary deductions.
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Coordinate enrollment, changes, and terminations of employee benefits, ensuring compliance with plan rules and regulatory requirements.
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Communicate benefits information to employees and provide assistance with benefits-related inquiries.
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Record Keeping and Reporting:
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Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee data, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings.
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Generate payroll reports for management, finance, and audit purposes, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
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Prepare and distribute employee pay and other payroll-related documents in compliance with legal requirements.
Internal Controls and Risk Management:
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Establish and enforce internal controls and procedures to safeguard payroll data and prevent fraud, errors, and unauthorized access.
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Conduct periodic audits and reconciliations of payroll records to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
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Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address compliance risks and potential liabilities.
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Vendor Management:
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Manage relationships with payroll service providers, tax agencies, and other external vendors, ensuring service levels meet contractual obligations.
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Evaluate vendor performance, negotiate contracts, and monitor compliance with service agreements.
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Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies in payroll and compliance management.
Process Improvement:
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Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs while maintaining compliance.
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Lead or participate in projects to implement process improvements, automation initiatives, and system upgrades.
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Provide training and support to payroll staff and other stakeholders on payroll processes, compliance requirements, and best practices.
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Keep abreast of changes in payroll laws, regulations, and industry standards, disseminating relevant information to the team.
Communication and Collaboration:
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, finance, legal, and IT, to ensure alignment of payroll and compliance practices with organizational goals and objectives.
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Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance, updates, and resolution of payroll-related issues.
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Overall, the Senior Partner in Payroll & Compliance plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of payroll processes, while also managing associated risks and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Additional Position Information:
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Onsite
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Work from Office
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Core Hours: As per business requirement, core hours 8 hours per day/one-hour break.
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Core Days Worked: Monday - Friday
The Benefits:
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Competitive Pay
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Healthy work Culture
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Career Growth Opportunities
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Learning and Development Opportunities
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Company Sponsored Health Insurance
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Referral Award Program
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Company Provided IT Equipment
Learn more at www.meazurelearning.com
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