Senior Payroll Specialist

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! The Sr. Payroll Specialist will bring a passion for payroll with deep knowledge of multi-state Payroll processing, tax withholding, wage and hour, benefits and equity regulations as related to payroll compliance and auditing. They will serve as a subject matter expert ensuring the HR Operations/Payroll operation is compliant based on SOX, tax jurisdiction regulations, internal policies, processes, and programs. This is a critical, high visibility role processing a payroll for 2,500 employees and requiring high attention to detail, and a drive for continuous improvement. This is your chance to blend expertise with impact — ensuring every team member is paid accurately, on time, and with care!

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 of a Sr. Payroll Specialist:

At Hasbro, every day is an opportunity to excel. As a Sr. Payroll Specialist, you will:

• Process hourly and salaried payrolls for your assigned companies, applying a payroll checklist to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with the review and validation of payroll transactions.
• Supervise and respond promptly to inquiries received in the corporate payroll inbox.
• Fulfill monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requests.
• Act as a primary point of contact for general ledger discrepancies, audit support, and adjustment requests.
• Serve as a knowledge resource for the Payroll Representative on processing and ADP system questions.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll closeout activities.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including maintaining internal controls over payroll processes, ensuring audit readiness, and supporting documentation for financial reporting accuracy.
• Provide back up support for the Sr. Payroll Manager to ensure continuity of operations.

What you'll bring:

We’re seeking someone who’s not just an expert, but passionate about doing things right — every time.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, with 4 - 5 years of hands-on experience in payroll operations, ideally in a corporate setting for the United States and Canada.

• FPC or CPP designation with PAYO (formerly APA) preferred
• A deep understanding of multi-state tax laws and payroll compliance.
• Expertise in ADP payroll systems required; familiarity with ADP Vantage or Workforce Now preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP and related payroll/accounting platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical thinking with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

The base salary range for this position is $72,600.00 to $108,800.00. 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.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
• Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
• Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
• Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!

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