Job Description

Payroll Specialist

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That's how we're UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!

This is a hybrid role (3 days/week) in the office and is based in Overland Park, KS.

Job Overview

This role manages the day-to-day operations of biweekly, multi-state payrolls within a collaborative team environment to ensure accurate employee compensation. Primary functions include preparing, analyzing, reconciling, and reviewing payroll reports to resolve discrepancies and process various pay data items such as bonuses, commissions, garnishments. Key differentiators involve managing payroll tax activities including tax adjustments, complex payroll tax inquiries, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. Success is measured by the accuracy and timeliness of payroll tax processing, effective resolution of tax and garnishment inquiries, and adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements. The work impacts the organization by ensuring payroll tax compliance, minimizing financial risk, and supporting employees through accurate and legally compliant payroll administration.

Job Responsibilities

• Audit and validate payroll files and reports through reconciliation and review to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Administer batch pay entries, retroactive payroll adjustments, off-cycle payments, manual check preparation, and other variable pays accurately within a team environment
• Coordinate with stakeholders to compile payroll data including garnishments, time and labor records, paid time off, taxes, insurance, retirement contributions, and other third-party payments
• Upload, document, and transmit payroll files to external service providers to maintain payroll processing continuity
• Handle general inquiries related to payroll tax, employee tax forms, and garnishments to support employee and management needs
• Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)
• 2-4 years related experience working with multi-state payroll, payroll tax or garnishment administration. (Preferred)
• Experience supporting a large organization (20,000+ people). (Preferred)
• Experience with Workday, UKG, ADP, Multi-state tax experience. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Attention To Detail (Required)
• Change Management (Required)
• Microsoft Office (Required)
• Organization (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel Required (Yes/No): No

DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Base Pay Range: $19.97 - $36.02 Corporate Bonus Target: 5%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance.

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At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs!

Never stop growing! As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn't have a corporate ladderit's more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it's that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you're living our values while investing in your career growthand we applaud it. You're unstoppable!

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated. Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, 3 days per week

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