Payroll Specialist Jobs

Responsibilities:

1. Payroll Processing: Accurately process and administer employee payroll in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. This includes calculating salaries, wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
2. Data Management: Maintain and update payroll information in the HRIS (Human Resources Information System) or payroll software. Ensure all employee records are up-to-date and accurately reflect changes, such as new hires, terminations, promotions, and salary adjustments.
3. Compliance and Regulations: Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local payroll regulations to ensure compliance. Adhere to tax laws, labor regulations, and reporting requirements.
4. Timekeeping and Attendance: Review and verify timekeeping records to ensure accurate recording of employee hours worked. Address any discrepancies or time-off requests in a timely manner.
5. Benefits Administration: Coordinate with the HR team to ensure that employee benefits, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, and other deductions, are accurately reflected in payroll.
6. Issue Resolution: Respond promptly and professionally to payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or payroll issues that may arise.
7. Reporting: Generate payroll-related reports for internal and external stakeholders as required. This may include payroll summaries, tax reports, and other financial analyses.
8. Record Keeping: Maintain organized and confidential payroll records, ensuring all documentation is stored securely and accessible for auditing purposes.
9. Process Improvements: Continuously seek opportunities to enhance and streamline payroll processes, contributing to increased efficiency and accuracy.
10. Collaborative Support: Work closely with the HR team, finance team, and other relevant departments to ensure seamless coordination and accurate payroll processing.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Familiarity with ADP payroll software.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• CPP or FPC Certification is required
• Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve payroll-related issues efficiently.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven work experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar payroll processing role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor laws.
• Strong communication skills to interact with employees and stakeholders.