Payroll Specialist

Who We Are:

Sequoia is the strategic partner helping investor-backed companies of all sizes achieve their business goals through smarter people spend. For 24 years, we’ve guided the most innovative employers to navigate growth and get the most out of their global people investment. With our expert advisory team and integrated platform, we help clients drive business impact through their total comp and benefits, improving executive decision making, controlling costs, protecting the business, and elevating the employee experience. Visit Sequoia.com or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more.

This position is based in Tempe, Arizona and only candidates within a commutable distance to our Tempe office will be considered.

What You Get to Do:  

The Payroll Specialist is at the center of Sequoia One’s operations, and an ongoing point of contact for our clients. You will be working with multiple clients to process data and deliver accurate and timely payroll. 

Process accurate payrolls in accordance to specified deadlines 

Maintain payroll data (client and employee level) 

Interface with clients internally and externally to assist with inquires and resolve any issues 

Work with various vendors (time and attendance, payroll/HRIS) 

Maintain and create document process workflows 

Assist with quarter and year-end activities (returns and W-2 filing) 

Represent Sequoia’s client service commandments to come through for our clients at all times 

Report back to management team on program implementations, and status of defined accountability metrics 

What You Bring:  

3-5 years of payroll experience (multi-client payroll processing a plus) 

Positive credit report required 

Knowledge and experience with multi-state payroll processing 

Solid understanding of payroll concepts • Knowledge and experience with involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments 

Ability to document and create standard operating procedures 

Strong initiative and self-motivation to learn quickly, and perform proactively 

Detail oriented and analytically driven 

Ability to work and adhere to strict deadlines 

Excellent organizational skills and have the ability to multitask and follow through 

Strong ability to analyze and report data in Excel 

Passion and commitment to exceptional client service 

Sequoia’s Culture – Our most important asset 

Integrity 

Passion for service 

Innovative 

Growth oriented 

Caring for others 

Promise-centric 

Focused on relationship building 

Sequoia provides equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits
Sequoia provides competitive compensation including base salary, performance-based bonus programs, and comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching. 

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