Payroll Coordinator

Full‑Time Position Overview MCI is one of the fastest‑growing tech‑enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything‑as‑a‑Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e‑commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on‑site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs. At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry‑leading organization. We are seeking a Payroll Coordinator who will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees. You will be responsible for managing payroll systems, calculating wages, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment. To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre‑employment test. Key Responsibilities Calculate wages, deductions, and withholdings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and applicable laws. Enter payroll data accurately into the payroll system and verify the accuracy of payroll reports before processing. Review and reconcile payroll transactions, including salary adjustments, bonuses, commissions, and benefits contributions. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including withholding requirements, reporting, and remittance of payroll taxes. Prepare and submit payroll tax returns, W-2 forms, and other required filings in a timely manner. Administer employee benefits programs related to payroll deductions, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible spending accounts. Coordinate with HR and benefits providers to ensure accurate enrollment, changes, and terminations. Maintain and update payroll records, employee profiles, and payroll‑related information in the payroll system. Troubleshoot system issues, resolve discrepancies, and ensure data integrity and security. Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters, including pay discrepancies, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions. Provide assistance and guidance to employees on payroll‑related policies, procedures, and documentation requirements. Assist with internal and external audits of payroll records, providing documentation and support as needed. Conduct periodic audits of payroll data to identify errors, discrepancies, and potential areas for improvement. Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, improve efficiency, and enhance controls. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including HR, Finance, and IT, to implement process improvements and system enhancements. Candidate Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 2 years' experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, or related roles. Strong understanding of payroll principles, practices, and regulations, including tax laws and wage and hour regulations. Proficiency in payroll software and systems, such as ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to reconcile complex payroll transactions. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees, managers, and external stakeholders. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll information with discretion. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other office productivity tools. Conditions of Employment Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based. Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint. Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results. Must be willing to submit to drug screening. Job offers are contingent on drug screening results. Compensation & Benefits That Fit Your Life We understand the importance of balance and support, which is why we offer a variety of benefits and incentives that go beyond a paycheck. Our team members enjoy: HMO Coverage plus a dependent. Dental Coverage. Free meal during training. Career growth and learning. Allowances for rice, clothing, laundry and meals. Performance and loyalty bonuses. Frequent disinfection, fogging of workplace. Opportunities for growth and promotion. Employee shuttle services. Company retreats and off‑site events. Sharpen your social skills while meeting awesome people and making new friends. Plus, more in‑office rewards, raffles, recognition gifts, and treats Physical Requirements This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds. Reasonable Accommodation Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources. Diversity and Equality At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, customers, and community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees are responsible for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal‑opportunity work environment. MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. MCI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, MCI's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works. About MCI MCI helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry‑leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, contact center customer services, and IT Services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff and services. In 2019, Marlowe Companies Inc. (MCI) was named by Inc. Magazine as Iowa's Fastest Growing Company in the State of Iowa and was named the 452nd Fastest Growing Privately Company in the USA, making the coveted top 500 for the first time. MCI's subsidiaries had previously made Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest‑Growing Companies 15 times, respectively. MCI has ten business process outsourcing service delivery facilities in Georgia, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, California, Kansas, Nova Scotia, South Africa, and the Philippines. Driving modernization through digitalization, MCI ensures clients do more for less. MCI is the holding company for a diverse lineup of tech‑enabled business services operating companies. MCI organically grows, acquires, and operates companies that have synergistic products and services portfolios, including but not limited to Automated Contact Center Solutions (ACCS), customer contact management, IT Services (IT Schedule 70), and Temporary and Administrative Professional Staffing (TAPS Schedule 736), Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Claims Processing, Collections, Customer Experience Provider (CXP), Customer Service, Digital Experience Provider (DXP), Account Receivables Management (ARM), Application Software Development, Managed Services, and Technology Services, to mid‑market, Federal & enterprise partners. MCI now employs 10,000+ talented individuals with 150+ diverse North American client partners across the following MCI brands: MCI BPO, MCI BPOaaS, MarketForce, GravisApps, Gravis Marketing, MarchEast, Mass Markets, MCI Federal Services (MFS), OnBrand24, The Sydney Call Center, Valor Intelligent Processing (VIP), BYC Aqua, EastWest BPO, TeleTechnology, and Vinculum. Disclaimer The purpose of the above job description is to provide potential candidates with a general overview of the role. It's not an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. 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