Payroll Specialist

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Key Responsibilities

• 1
  Process regular and off-cycle payrolls (bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly) for assigned employee populations
• 2
  Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, and retroactive pay
• 3
  Review and reconcile payroll reports prior to submission to ensure compliance and accuracy
• 4
  Validate timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies in coordination with managers and HR
• 5
  Process manual checks as needed for terminations, bonuses and lost checks
• 6
  Assist with payroll audits and respond to agency inquiries
• 7
  Responsible for complying with local, state and federal payroll regulations
• 8
  Respond to employee inquiries concerning payroll ensuring high customer satisfaction
• 9
  Performs periodic internal audits of various payroll areas and prepare materials for external or internal auditors
• 10
  Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• 11
  Document payroll procedures and maintain internal controls
• 12
  Support compliance with SOX or internal audit requirements
• 13
  Provides support for special projects assigned by the Payroll Manager

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience processing payroll
• Knowledge of Workday systems desired
• Proficiency in Gmail and Microsoft Office Suite is essential with intermediate or advance Excel skills
• Excellent customer service skills with an ability to effectively handle and resolve employee inquiries and issues.
• Solid understanding of federal and state wage and hour laws including payroll taxes, withholding, deductions and garnishments
• Must exhibit strong personal integrity and be capable of working with sensitive information and keeping sensitive information confidential.
• Ability to meet project deadlines and prioritize tasks with focus on results and accuracy of the payroll.
• Ability to function in a highly collaborative environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy under pressure
• Organizational, Multi-Tasking and Prioritization skills
• Exemplary Communication skills
• Experience using a ticketing system such as ServiceNow or Jira

Perks & Benefits