Company Overview World Insurance Associates (“World”) is a unique financial services organization with a global network of brokers and specialists who empower people to make informed decisions to improve their risk management outcomes, modernize their benefits programs, and help them achieve their long-term financial goals. Founded in 2011, World is one of the fastest-growing, Top 25 insurance brokers in the U.S. with nearly 3,000 employees in more than 300 offices across North America and the U.K. World specializes in personal and commercial insurance, surety and fidelity bonding, employee and executive benefits, investment advisory and retirement plan services, and payroll & HR solutions.
Position Summary: Serves as payroll tax and compliance subject matter expert and designated backup to the Payroll Manager. Manages payroll tax compliance, amendments and agency interactions. Assist with processing weekly and semi-monthly payrolls using UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
Manage payroll corrections and amendments. Oversee UKG response to amendments and track compliance and remittances.
Audits of tax rates and review of variances for quarterly reporting.
Maintain tax registrations with state and local authorities.
Assist with payroll tax filings, garnishments, and year-end reporting including W-2s.
Collaborate with HR and Benefits teams to ensure accurate employee data and payroll deductions.
Process and audit weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for 3,000+ employees across multiple U.S. states using UKG.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, and timekeeping in a timely and professional manner.
Support internal and external audits by preparing payroll reports and documentation.
Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
Always maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
Qualifications:
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
10+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume, multi-state environment.
Experience in UKG and WFM a plus.
Experience with weekly and semi-monthly payroll cycles.
Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
Equal Employment Opportunity At World Insurance Associates (WIA), we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. WIA is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or Veteran status. In addition, WIA makes reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies World does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered World’s property, and World will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting World’s Human Resources Talent Department.