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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