Payroll Specialist

Description

The Payroll Specialist will oversee and supervise the organization’s payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Responsibilities:

• •Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• •Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, commissions, taxes, and other deductions.
• •Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• •Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• •Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• •Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• •Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• •Monitors the HR Inbox and addresses issues related to payroll, the payroll system, employment verification, and changes to employee information that are confidential in nature.
• •Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• •Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• •Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• •Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• •Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• •Proficient with payroll software.
• •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• •Three to five years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• •Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently.
• •Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• •Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Benefits

• •Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• •401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• •Paid Time Off
• •Specified Paid Holidays

Disclaimer:

This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.