Payroll Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$70K - $85K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Payroll Specialist
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Role Description The Payroll Specialist provides a wide variety of payroll-related activities. This position requires working knowledge of payroll processing, including state and local taxes. The individual filling this position must have excellent attention to detail, solid communication, customer service, and organizational skills. The applicant must have the proven ability to always deal with confidential information with the highest level of integrity. This individual will help develop and drive consistency across the organization. Essential Functions - Review and audit new hire and departure notifications from Dayforce to ensure the 100% accuracy of data entered in the payroll system. Any data correction required after the completion of the audit is communicated to Human Resources immediately. - Update employee payroll records by entering changes to tax status and employee direct deposit information. - Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll. - Calculate pay for contract personnel and process off-cycle checks, including retroactive pay increases, final paychecks, and corrections. - Process involuntary deductions such as wage levies or garnishments. Calculate and deduct from employees’ wages in accordance with the order. - Respond to requests for verification of employment. - Complete union and certified payroll reports in a timely manner. - Perform other duties, as assigned. - Be aware of, comply with, and enforce all Company policies. Qualifications - Experience working with payroll applications; Viewpoint Spectrum and Dayforce payroll is preferred or experience with other cloud-based payroll systems (UKG, ADP, Workday). - Knowledge of applicable federal and state(s) wage and tax laws, and compliance regulations surrounding payroll. - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. - Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail. - Ability to function and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to prioritize and solve problems. - Information must be treated with the utmost confidentiality. - Ability to provide a high level of customer service in a professional and tactful manner. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. Requirements - ORGANIZED: Sense of urgency with the ability to set priorities and build action plans to drive timely execution. Thorough, methodical and result-oriented with great attention to detail. - PROBLEM-SOLVING: Able to identify patterns beyond noise or incomplete information by demonstrating a willingness to engage by asking questions and articulating relevant problem statements and drive toward logical conclusions and decision points. - Mathematical skills. - Good judgment and decision-making skills. - Comfortable working cross-functionally within the department. - Able to effectively function both independently and as a member of a team. - Strong analytical ability. - Knowledge of union payroll and reporting. Education And Experience - Requires a high school diploma, or equivalent, and 4 to 6 years of payroll experience. Salary - $70,000 - $85,000. - This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed. Benefits - 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting. - Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage. - Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage. - Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. - Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
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