Payroll Specialist @ Yelp
placeHybrid
attach_money $65,000
businessHybrid
scheduleFull Time
Posted 22 days ago
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Email Hiring Manager
*****  @yelp.com
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Job Details
About the Payroll Specialist Role
Yelp is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic Payroll team. This full-time remote position is hands-on and responsible for all payroll and related tasks for the US and Canada.
Key Responsibilities
- Process biweekly multi-state payroll for 5000+ employees.
- Handle monthly, quarterly commission payrolls and off cycle checks.
- Manage salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions.
- Reconcile payroll data and assist with audit processes.
- Configure new hire and employee tax setups, including location tax setups.
- Respond to payroll inquiries via the ticketing system.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years full-cycle payroll experience.
- Experience with payroll platforms such as Workday and ADP Smart Compliance.
- Understanding of payroll deductions and multi-state wage laws.
- Canada payroll processing experience is required.
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in Google Suite.
- Discretion, confidentiality, and ability to work remotely with diverse teams.
What You'll Get
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage starting day one.
- 15 days PTO with increases after 2+ years.
- Up to 14 weeks parental leave and monthly wellness subsidy.
- Work from home reimbursement and flexible spending account.
- 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase plan.
- Competitive salary with bonus potential.
Key skills/competency
Payroll processing, Workday, ADP, multi-state, reconciliation, auditing, compliance, benefits, payroll deductions, communication
How to Get Hired at Yelp
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight payroll experience and compliance skills.
- Research Yelp: Understand their culture and growth metrics.
- Showcase technology skills: Emphasize Workday, ADP, and Google Suite.
- Prepare examples: Detail multi-state and Canada payroll handling.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review Workday and ADP operations.
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Practice payroll reconciliation exercises.
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Study multi-state wage laws.
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Refresh advanced spreadsheet skills.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe handling of payroll discrepancies.
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Explain prioritizing tasks in fast pace.
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Discuss working remotely with diverse teams.
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Share experience with confidential data management.
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