About this role

Position: Payroll Specialist

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist supports our growing client base and is responsible for all payroll-related processing activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for processing client payrolls in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Knowledge of time clock systems, voluntary payroll deductions, federal/state/local taxation, and quality assurance.
Pull new hire imports and timesheet imports.
Resolve client/employee issues or discrepancies with payroll data and provide problem resolution.
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and employee payments.
Review and calculate pay for status changes, new hires, transfers, and promotions.
Calculate terminated employees' final pay following applicable state laws and regulations.
Troubleshoot and resolve employee payroll and HRIS issues or concerns.
Make necessary entries or uploads to payroll data (adjustments, incentives, additional hours) after approvals and documentation are received.
Prepare off-cycle payrolls and manual checks as needed.
Respond to HRIS and payroll inquiries.
Respond to all VOEs (Verification of Employment).
Enter new hire information into the HRIS.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to employees on HRIS functions and processes.
Manage, maintain, and update HRIS and specific modules.
Manage employee files (active and inactive), I-9s, etc.
Assist with setup of new payrolls and/or companies.
Generate reports as requested for compliance and audits.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to organize work to meet daily and weekly deadlines.
Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail.
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Intermediate to strong skills in MS Office, including Excel and Outlook.
Use logic and reasoning to make immediate decisions under pressure or tight deadlines.
Proven ability to make sound judgment calls when presented with situations/problems.
Collaborate with other departments to find resolutions.

Marginal Functions

Continued education via webinars, trainings, and other learning and development opportunities.

Education & Experience

Required Licenses And/Or Certifications

Physical, Mental, & Communication Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to stand and walk.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75–100% of the time and occasionally move about the building to access copiers, filing cabinets, or retrieve mail.
Must constantly communicate with team members and employees.
Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (keyboard, mouse, printer, scanners, fax, copier).
Repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Requires constant mental assessment of accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Moderate concentration/intensity, including prolonged mental effort.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
May occasionally move objects up to 20 lbs throughout the office.

Reviewed By: Oktavia Baclet (May 2024) | Version: 1

US Payroll Specialist