Remote Payroll Specialist Jobs

Primary Duty

The Payroll Specialist oversees the administration of the company’s bi-weekly payroll for both non-exempt and exempt employees. This will typically include collecting and auditing payroll data using an eye for detail to maintain data integrity and accuracy. Additionally, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing change forms and assisting with union dues deductions. The Payroll Specialist will also partner with other key members of the HR department to ensure compliance with union CBAs, minimum wage, I-9 requirements, etc. and leadership to resolve any payroll-related inquiries.

Benefits Of Yona

• Wages on demand
• Discount & wellness programs
• 401(k) plan
• Competitive paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Employer paid life insurance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vison insurance
• Career growth

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees the setup of union dues for newly acquired accounts.
• Processes employee reimbursements and bonuses.
• Oversees the union dues deductions process.
• Processes all change forms.
• Processes various union contributions such as HWP.
• Oversees and administers processing of company’s payroll and collects payroll data to maintain accurate payroll records.
• Screens time-worked inputs for calculating, coding, or other error types to ensure employees are paid timely and accurately.
• Assists with various reporting requests including those for union contacts.
• Oversees the minimum wage process by reviewing employee data then presenting recommendations and back bill information to leadership. Processes increase(s).
• Assists with annual and intermittent union increase process in partnership with leadership team.
• Fields and responds to payroll inquiries and quickly resolves discrepancies in partnership with leadership.
• Owns the communication of payroll information, deadlines, etc. to leadership team members.
• Maintains data integrity by completing regular audits within the HRIS platform and making the necessary corrections.
• Leads I-9 compliance in partnership with leadership to ensure system integrity for all onboarding records.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

• Complies with all industry, federal, and state guidelines pertaining to human resource practices.
• Leads the team in driving new payroll initiatives to reduce company expenditures.
• Represents Yona Solutions in a positive manner; can follow oral instructions, is pleasant, tactful, courteous, and cooperative with supervisor, co-workers, residents, and client staff.
• Communicates between various departments to ensure completion of tasks.
• Performs other duties as directed
• Brings new ideas to ensure continuous improvement of payroll processes.
• Maintains knowledge of rules and laws which govern the payroll administration process.
• Interacts appropriately with all personnel, guests, and vendors.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.
• Identifies common errors and trends and communicates to leadership to ensure training and loop back is given to appropriate individuals.
• Participates in problem solving and special projects.

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

• At least two years of related experience required.
• Strong computer skills required.
• MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience required.
• SHRM-CP credential preferred.

This posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Candidates/employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Yona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.