Payroll Specialist Jobs

Job Summary
Member of the HR Team responsible for all payroll-related tasks. Responsibilities will include collecting and reviewing employee information and working hours, calculating wages, preparing and processing employee payments, and maintaining accurate payroll records.
Duties And Responsibilities

• Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance.
• Complete employment/income verifications when requested.
• Notify benefit vendor for COBRA purposes with each new hire.
• Provide standard payroll reports to the Staffing Vendor(s).
• Enter New Hire/Temporary Hire data into UKG HRIS System, ADP Database.
• Create G/L entries for each payroll and rectify with cash account.
• Guide Supervisors and Managers in the proper execution of ADP Time & Attendance.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
• Process manual checks and any payroll-related entries.
• Review Monthly Benefit Invoices for accuracy and process through Accounts Payable.
• Perform daily payroll department operations.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Enter all updates – salary changes/benefit enrollments/etc. into UKG HRIS System, ADP Database.

Qualifications

• Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of ADP – required.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management.
• Strong work ethic and team player.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or other Business-Related Field.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems.
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material.
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills.
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel.

Working Environment

• Generally works in an office environment, but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting.

Physical Requirements

• Flexibility to work extended hours when needed.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation and ability to travel to other company locations.