Payroll Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.

The ideal candidate should possess payroll/human resource business knowledge, and in-depth payroll knowledge.

Key Duties and essential functions:



* Owner of and practitioner of entire payroll process and all related activities for several payroll groups within our Company.


* Work with managers and Controllers at assigned companies on payroll items for each pay period.


* Audit timesheets accurately to ensure wages are properly distributed.


* Ensure accurate and timely payment disbursement to employees.


* Audit taxation and garnishment deductions to ensure accuracy and compliance.


* Complete Verification of Employment requests.


* Generate and analyze payroll reports to verify accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.


* Serve as resource to other divisions who process payroll on their own.


* Research, analyze, and resolve all issues and discrepancies, reporting to management as needed.


* Responsible for registering with tax agencies as needed, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.


* Act as main point of contact for tax agencies.


* Proactive and thorough in collaborative work with Group HR, Accounting and Finance, the Divisions of the Company and all members of various teams as needed.


* Conduct regular reconciliation of payroll data with various file feeds to identify and rectify discrepancies.


* Audit benefit and 401k deductions, troubleshooting as necessary to ensure accuracy.


* Address employee queries related to deductions promptly and professionally.


* Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:



* None

Required Qualifications:



* High school diploma or GED


* 8+ years processing payroll in a complex system containing multiple modules for payroll, compensation, reviews, HR/HRIS/HCM (people module), and so on.  Some examples may include ADP, Paylocity, Ceridian, etc.


* In-depth knowledge of payroll processing and compliance standards.



* Knowledge of multi-state payroll.


* Willingness to obtain and maintain relevant certification(s)


* Proficient in using payroll software and MS Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.


* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.


* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


* Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.



* Ability to work under tight deadlines.


* Thorough manner, seeks work proactively and stays with things until resolved, with excellent communication to stakeholders


* Flexibility in terms of willingness to meet varied and changing demands.



* Ability to work independently with minimal...