Senior Payroll Administrator

Responsibilities

• Lead bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll processing, establishing auditing practices to validate earnings, deductions, and benefit withholdings.
• Coordinate with department supervisors to resolve time discrepancies, PTO approvals, and timecard edits.
• Oversee the setup and maintenance of all state and local tax jurisdictions within the payroll platform.
• Own multi-state payroll tax compliance and serve as the primary liaison with ADP Workforce compliance and tax filing teams.
• Manage direct communication with state employment departments and tax agencies regarding notices, inquiries, and audits.
• Process garnishment orders and other payroll specifications in compliance with legal requirements.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts in alignment with the accounting close process.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and support internal and external HR and Accounting audits.
• Partner with HR and Accounting to implement process improvements that drive payroll efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive payroll experience with expertise in multi-state processing and tax compliance.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable enterprise payroll platform.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-state tax compliance and communicating with state agencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis functions.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles and the relationship between payroll and the general ledger.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy across all compliance activities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to identifying and resolving complex tax issues.
• High degree of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential financial information.

About the Company

Harrow (Nasdaq: HROW) is a leading provider of ophthalmic disease management solutions in North America. We are an entrepreneurial company that celebrates the ability of every member of the Harrow Family to be the CEO of their job. Our mission is driven by innovation, patient access to affordable medicines, and a commitment to supporting global ophthalmology mission work.