Payroll Specialist

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Anaheim Branch - Anaheim, CA 92801Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $26.00 - $30.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Human ResourcesWith over 50 years in the industry, SSD Alarm has grown to become one of the largest and most respected providers of integrated security and fire solutions in the U.S. We own and operate our own UL Central Station and have built a strong reputation in the industry for technical expertise and service. Our company continues to grow by focusing on customer service excellence and leading in technology. We seek top talent in the Security Industry. We are seeking experienced Burglar and Fire Alarm Technicians to join our team in Northern Texas. The ideal candidates are interested in career growth, detailed and have a passion for the security systems industry. SSD invests in employees’ personal and professional growth by providing on-going training opportunities to stay ahead of the competition. We value hard work and dedication and believe in fostering growth through internal development and promotion where applicable.
QualificationsWe are seeking a Payroll Specialist to prepare and process multi-state biweekly payroll for the organization. Must be able to use Human Resources Information System (HRIS) / payroll system to capture worked and non-worked hours, accrue and postpaid time-off, calculate earnings, calculate deductions, withhold garnishments and taxes, and electronically or manually deliver paychecks to employees.

Essential Job Functions


Coordinate all payroll related activity with payroll vendor. Enters and processes all employee and payroll related data into HRIS / payroll system.
Process new hire paperwork, including employee personal information and employment data.
Ensure proper tax and employment eligibility documents are completed and on file.
Process payroll/status changes, including pay increases, classification changes, transfers, etc.
Process separations and prepares final pay in accordance with state requirements.
Review and edit timecards in coordination with supervisory staff.
Verify hours worked; unpaid time-off, paid time-off, insurance deductions, retirement contributions, pay variables, wage garnishments, tax deductions, and various other deductions.
Receive and process bonus and commission earnings.
Prepare and reconcile Timecard Report with Payroll Preview to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies prior to processing.
Complete and process forms and documentation for administration of insurance benefits, retirement plan, unemployment and disability benefits, and payroll garnishments.
Prepare required forms for government agencies and processes wage garnishments.
Verify and submits retirement plan contributions and matches to provider following each payroll processing.
Prepare periodic reports involving payroll data, including labor, earnings, and deductions.
Verify and assign prevailing wage rates to individual employees. Compiles and submits certified payroll as required. Prepares and submits training fund payments to proper agencies.
Conduct new employee orientation and on-boards employees.
Record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.
Provide information to employees on all matters pertaining to payroll earnings and deductions.
Keep up to date on all state and federal regulations pertaining to the payment of employees.
Reconcile benefit invoices against payroll/enrolled benefits.
Receive and review notifications from Department of Motor Vehicles regarding employee driving records; takes appropriate action.
Distribute checks to employees.
Complete verifications of employment.
Prepare and distributes out-of-office notification daily.


Maintain confidentiality of all employees personal and pay related data.

Non-essential Functions


Initiate and oversee special projects as needed
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.


Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, mana