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Payroll Specialist

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McLean, Virginia

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Job Description

Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

The Appian People Operations & Payroll Team is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support the exciting growth we're experiencing. We're looking for someone to primarily support our US Payroll operations with greater growth opportunities to assist with our International processes.

Duties may include and are not limited to data entry, processing payroll, performing reconciliations, audits, and general employee customer service support. This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in McLean, VA.

Are you a highly organized team player with the ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining special attention to detail? Do you have a passion for process improvement that allows you to make necessary changes that sets your team up for success? This could be the job for you!

About the role:

Support and maintain all aspects of the payroll function that includes semi monthly processing of our hourly and salaried US payrolls using Workday with greater opportunities to support our international payroll processes using CloudPay.
Perform cyclical audits and reconciliations of the payroll processes.
Perform tasks in compliance with established procedures and controls, and adhere to applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Collect, review, distribute and action any relevant payroll mail.
Assist in maintaining our state, local and unemployment tax jurisdictions.
Provide support for payroll implementations and integrations.
Provide exceptional customer service and support to internal and external partners.

About you:

1 - 3 years US payroll processing experience.
Workday payroll experience is a plus.
Certified payroll professional (CPP or FPC) certification is a plus.
General working knowledge of FLSA and labor regulations.
General working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax withholdings laws and regulations.
Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential employee information in a professional manner.
Proven abilities to support a dynamic and evolving working environment.
Strong excel skills, process execution, problem solving, and analytical skills for process support and reconciliations.

Tools and Resources

Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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Payroll Specialist

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