Field Payroll Specialist

Tutor.com • Full-time • Remote (United States) • $46,000 - $52,000 / year • 5d ago

About The Princeton Review: The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admission services company. Every year, it helps millions of college- and graduate school–bound students achieve their education and career goals through online and in-person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors, online resources, and its more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House. The company’s Tutor.com brand is one of the largest online tutoring services in the U.S. It comprises a community of thousands of tutors who have delivered more than 27 million one-to-one tutoring sessions. The Princeton Review is headquartered in New York, NY. Follow the company on LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.

Summary of Position:

Within the designated territory and assigned departments, the Field Payroll Specialist will ensure an appropriate employee file set up within payroll-related systems and prepare payroll data for work performed. The position plans, organizes, manages, and executes the complex work of reviewing and preparing timesheet entries and other data for payroll processing. This position is part of a dedicated payroll team that supports the various Test Prep operations and marketing field departments in the U.S. and Canada.

Major Responsibilities:

Oversee all part-time employee timesheet processing and approval for assigned territory and departments
Review timesheet entries each pay period to ensure correct pay, accurate data, and policy compliance
Collaborate with assigned operations team(s) to develop timesheet review processes that support key business initiatives, goals, and best practices
Provide general Payroll/HR support and compliance recommendations for managers related to PT Test Prep Staff and serve as liaison between PT Test Prep Staff or field managers and corporate Payroll/HR
Interact with employees at all levels to provide payroll information and resolve issues in a timely, professional manner
Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential and secure
Provide insight and assist with developing and improving payroll-related processes involving PT Test Prep Staff
Review and update existing Field Payroll SOPs as department structures and policies change
Maintain and audit employee file data in CST and UKG for all assigned PT Test Prep Staff
Ensure assigned employees are current with required “compliance training” modules (i.e. anti-harassment & discrimination, cybersecurity, etc.)
Assist with Test Prep onboarding, including completion of new hire set up in UKG Core and CST
Complete other special projects as assigned – including, but not limited to, training documentation/sessions for field managers and PT Test Prep Staff, data collection and review for special projects or programs, etc.

Education, Background, Experience & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, plus 1-2 years relevant experience in payroll, data entry/accounting, etc.
Strong and courteous written and oral communication skills to interact effectively with employees of all levels
Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to achieve objectives
Strong problem-solving skills
Superior organization skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams is preferred
Knowledge of UKG Pro HMS and Time Classic preferred
Knowledge of CST preferred
Experience with Multi State Payroll preferred

Salary: $46,000 - $52,000 per year, based on a 40 hour work week.

The Company also provides eligible employees with a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401k plan with company match, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Please note that the above-referenced position can be performed anywhere in the United States except in the following states: Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota and Wyoming.

The Princeton Review is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Princeton Review’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Princeton Review also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also The Princeton Review’s policy to comply with all applicable laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

The Princeton Review is a drug free workplace.

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