Sr Payroll Specialist

United States · USD 75,100-112,700 / year · 7+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Sep 28, 2026

At a glance

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for executing accurate and compliant payrolls across multiple jurisdictions while supporting global payroll transformation objectives.
This role co-manages five pay groups and acts as a bridge between operations and management to drive continuous process improvement.
The position requires technical expertise in payroll systems and a focus on maintaining compliance and data accuracy.

Manage multi-state processing and reporting, including state tax registrations, withholding accounts, and unemployment accounts.
Maintain payroll system accuracy, including earnings codes, deductions, tax configurations, and pay rules.
Process and validate payroll results, balancing gross-to-net calculations, reconciliations, and audit trails.
Review and analyze employee master data, time and attendance, and variable pay inputs for correctness.
Reconcile payroll results, support general ledger accuracy, and identify discrepancies.
Support payroll close, tax filings, and year-end reporting.
Manage payroll inquiries through effective communication and resolution.
Collaborate cross-functionally with HRIS, HR Operations, and Finance to maintain data accuracy.
Serve as an SME for system functionality, upgrades, and cross-functional process enhancements.
Lead payroll audits and internal control testing, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
7+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
Strong experience with multi-state payroll and complex tax scenarios.
Experience with supporting payroll system conversion or HCM implementation.
Experience supporting SOX, financial and compliance audits, and 401(k) plans.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, specifically strong Excel skills with the ability to produce clear, auditable data.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Established success in assessing, redesigning, and automating manual processes using RPA, bots, and other process-improvement technologies.

Onsite Tuesday – Thursday at Hasbro’s HQ in Pawtucket, RI or temporary Boston location until the new Boston HQ opens.
Once the new Boston location opens, the position will be onsite Tuesday – Thursday at the Boston HQ.