Payroll Specialist at Shift5

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Payments, CommerceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
3+ years of payroll experience in US and Canada
Proficiency in Workday; system implementation or configuration experience is a plus
Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (FLSA, IRS guidelines, state/local wage laws)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with payroll reporting/analysis
High attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving capability
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC certification preferred

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing – Manage the end-to-end processing of multi-state payrolls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all regulations
Compliance & Governance – Apply expertise in payroll policies, tax regulations, and wage/hour laws to maintain full compliance
Issue Resolution – Act as an escalation point for payroll-related inquiries, resolving discrepancies and partnering with internal stakeholders to address issues
Reporting & Analysis – Prepare, validate, and analyze payroll reports; ensure accuracy of data used for financial and operational decision-making
System & Process Optimization – Support payroll system upgrades, implementations, and enhancements; identify and implement process improvements
Vendor & Audit Management – Partner with payroll providers, auditors, and tax authorities to maintain compliance and service quality

Skills

Payroll Processing

Workday

Multi-state Payroll

Payroll Compliance

Tax Regulations

Wage and Hour Laws

Payroll Reporting

Payroll Reconciliation

System Implementation

Process Optimization

Shift5

Observability platform for operational technology

About Shift5

Shift5 offers an observability platform that focuses on cybersecurity and data analytics for operational technology (OT) in defense and transportation sectors. The platform collects and analyzes data from onboard systems, such as buses and weapon systems, and is protocol-agnostic, allowing it to adapt to various data communication protocols. By providing real-time insights, Shift5 helps clients improve safety, maintenance scheduling, and threat detection. The company's goal is to enable better decision-making to enhance the reliability and performance of their fleets.

Kansas City, MissouriHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$104.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Risks

Emerging OT cybersecurity startups could threaten Shift5's market share.

Rapid evolution of cyber threats may outpace Shift5's technological capabilities.

Economic downturns could lead to reduced budgets for cybersecurity solutions.

Differentiation

Shift5 offers a protocol-agnostic platform adaptable to any data communication protocol.

The company provides real-time, data-driven insights for defense and transportation sectors.

Shift5's platform enhances safety, availability, and resilience of operational technology assets.

Upsides

Growing demand for cybersecurity in transportation due to rising cyber threats.

Increased interest in predictive maintenance technologies to reduce costs and improve reliability.

U.S. Department of Defense's focus on cybersecurity presents opportunities for Shift5.

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