Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to work with a small team to process a high volume of biweekly payroll. This role requires strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of payroll processes, compliance regulations, and employee benefits. The Payroll Specialist will work closely with HR, Accounting and all employees to accurately process payroll, troubleshoot issues, and provide payroll report.
What you can expect to do on a weekly basis is as follows.
• Process Bi-Weekly Payroll in the electronic payroll system.
• Data entry and timecard reconciliation for payroll.
• Entering and processing separations into the Payroll/HR System.
• Provide customer service, including, but not limited to, troubleshooting timekeeping and HR system issues,
working with managers to resolve issues and signing off on payroll for processing.
• Process New Hires and Status Change Forms into the Payroll/HR system.
• Handle requests for payroll and effectively resolve including, but not limited to, the production of manual
checks, voids, reissues, advances, and reconciliation of leave accruals as well as application and
configuration of standard payroll allocations.
• Manager Setup in the Payroll/HR System and Manager Training.
• Distribution of payroll checks.
• Effectively produce and distribute necessary post payroll reports.
• Enter all garnishments, tax levies and child support orders into the Payroll/HR System.
• Respond to requests for wage and employment verification.
• Effectively communicate with the payroll vendor in regard to payroll and garnishments.
• Assists with audits consisting of gathering information.
Qualified candidates will have 2+ years of processing payroll in a high-volume department. Experience with ADP WFN or UKG is strongly desired, and other platforms will be considered as well. Additionally, strong Excel skills and a basic understanding of accounts payable is strongly desired.