Payroll & Commission Specialist I

Summary:

This role requires a strong understanding of payroll principles, strong attention to detail, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, organizational and time management skills.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Knowledgeable in all payroll systems.

Ability to adjust to changing training needs and identify areas for further development with team members.

Ability to effectively convey information to diverse audiences.

Coordinates and performs all activities relating to the payroll function including maintaining payroll control records, processing payroll, reporting, and monthly remittances.

Assume other payroll related functions and special projects as assigned.

Essential Job Duties:


* Preparation and processing of bi-weekly payrolls for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Must be knowledgeable in processing all multistate US payrolls and one Canadian payroll.


* Calculate employee wages, including regular pay, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation.


* Validate and process time sheets and track leave time (vacation, personal, sick leave).


* Verify taxable fringe benefits to include with payroll processing.


* Calculate and record payroll deductions, including withholding taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other pre-tax and post-tax deductions.

Must be able to calculate Federal and State garnishment withholdings.


* Issue and distribute paychecks and / or manage direct deposit processes.


* Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and resolve any discrepancies promptly and efficiently.


* Collaborate with P&C to audit and maintain accurate personnel and pay data in UKG payroll software for new hires, salary changes, transfers, etc.

Will need to have knowledge of auditing all payroll data.

This would include electronic filing of personnel changes.


* Must be able to track and calculate paying overtime true-up in arrears for any non-exempt employee.


* Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and other departments as needed.


* Bi-weekly funding request, remittance, reporting, and confirmations for:



* Company 401(k) Plan


* Canada Pension Plan


* Company Charity Withholding and Match


* Company Deferred Compensation Plan


* Company Stock Plan


* Payroll Funding

Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of the department.

Research payroll tax requirements and withholding calculations for states.

Provide requested information for internal and external auditors for SOX, Worker's Compensation, and Federal & State audits.

Provide employment verifications as requested.

Ability to independently research and review processes

Ability to train other team members on processes and deadlines

Job performance will be achieved when payroll is processed with minimal or zero errors, customer feedback is positive

Regular attendance is an essential function of the P...