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Payroll Coordinator

VML

Department: People

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

Requisition ID: R-2403

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

Location: Atlanta, Hybrid (4 days onsite) 

The Payroll Coordinator maintains payroll records, processes payroll, prepares the journal entry for each payroll and responds to employee pay related questions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Consistently and accurately process payroll
  • Analyze and review pay & employee related changes 
  • Pull and audit timesheets to ensure wages and benefits are accurate 
  • Setup garnishments and ensure accurate taxation and deductions 
  • Participate in month-end close and reconciliations 
  • Fulfill VOE requests as needed 
  • Understand and demonstrate privacy and confidentiality 
  • Pull payroll reports for review and audit purposes 
  • Communicate with HR teams to make necessary changes 
  • Research, analyze and resolve discrepancies and report them to management as needed 

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

  • 5+ years experience working in payroll or similar role 
  • Significant experience working in multi-state payroll 
  • Working knowledge of tax codes and regulations 
  • Must have strong work ethic and customer service
  • Detail-oriented, professional attitude and reliable 
  • Strong analytical thinking skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks 
  • Basic understanding of journal entries 
  • Excellent computer skills, including SAP, ADP EV6, Workday (or similar ERPs) and Microsoft Excel 
  • Team player with interpersonal skills 
  • Confident written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with employees and team members in a professional manner 

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.