Sr Payroll Specialist
At a glance
Senior Payroll role at Hasbro. Boston · $75,100–$112,700 base.
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What you'll do
- Run five pay groups across hourly, salaried and monthly schedules using ADP Vantage and eTime
- Check payroll inputs and results, reconcile gross-to-net totals, and investigate discrepancies affecting payroll or the general ledger
- Handle multi-state tax registrations, withholding and unemployment accounts, filings, payroll close, and year-end reporting
- Maintain payroll rules and employee data, resolve staff questions, and work with HRIS, HR Operations, and Finance
- Lead payroll audits and control testing, maintain operating procedures, and support system implementations and process improvements
What you bring
- At least seven years of hands-on payroll processing, including multi-state payroll and complex tax work
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Experience supporting payroll system conversions or HCM implementations, along with SOX, financial, or compliance audits
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency with ADP or SAP payroll systems
- Experience improving or automating manual processes with RPA, bots, or similar technologies
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced payroll specialist who can manage detailed processing, tax compliance, audits, and system improvements. The CPP credential is preferred, as is experience at a publicly traded company. The role is onsite Tuesday through Thursday in Boston once the new location opens; until then, the onsite location is Pawtucket or temporary Boston.
From the employer
We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.
At Hasbro, our mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. We’re looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore, experiment, and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative, and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come.
Are you ready to take ownership, problem solve and keep our payroll operations running with precision? We have an opportunity for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team!
Reporting to the Director, Global Payroll, the Sr Payroll Specialist is responsible for executing accurate and compliant payrolls across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires strong analytical skills, technical understanding of payroll systems (ADP, SAP), and a focus on continuous improvement. This position ensures payroll accuracy, compliance with regulations, and seamless employee experience, supporting Hasbro’s global payroll transformation objectives. The role acts as a bridge between operations and management, collaborating closely with payroll team members and driving continuous process improvement.
This role will co-manage 5 pay groups (2 biweekly hourly, 2 biweekly salary, and 1 monthly) in ADP Vantage, & eTime, while supporting the implementation of ADP GlobalView and Workforce Manager. This is a critical, high-visibility role, and we are seeking the best candidate to bring their expertise of payroll, tax, compliance, and innovative, tech-driven payroll processes.
Effective from the date that Hasbro opens its new Boston location, this position will be onsite Tuesday – Thursday at Hasbro’s new HQ location in Boston, MA. In the interim, this position will be onsite Tuesday –Thursday at Hasbro’s HQ in Pawtucket, RI or at Hasbro’s temporary location in Boston, MA.
A day in the life:
- 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.
- Develop, maintain, and implement policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls
- Lead payroll audits and internal control testing, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements.
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CPP designation with PayrollOrg highly preferred
- 7+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
- Strong experience with multi-state payroll and complex tax scenarios
- Proficiency with ADP or SAP payroll systems highly preferred.
- Experience with supporting payroll system conversion or HCM implementation
- Experience supporting SOX, financial and compliance audits, and 401(k) plans
- Strong preference for experience at a publicly traded company.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.); strong Excel skills required with 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 to achieve greater
The pay transparency range for this role is listed below. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.
Pay Range$75,100—$112,700 USDEmployees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:
- Health & Wellness
- Time Off to Recharge
- Financial Well-being
- Life & Family Support
- Volunteer and Community Initiatives
- Learning & Development
- Exclusive Perks
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