PAYROLL SPECIALIST

JOB SUMMARY

The Payroll Specialist, under direction of the Payroll Manager, is responsible for preparing and processing biweekly payrolls as well as reporting activities, such as preparing biweekly and month-end reports.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Process biweekly payroll to include entering payroll information, verifying payroll changes and reviewing timecards

· Perform pre and post payroll audits for accuracy

· Create payroll funding documentation

· Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting for management. Include but not limited to:

· Payroll reports – ongoing YTD wage and tax analysis, headcount reporting, new hire reporting, labor reporting

· Prepare check requests & send funding information to Treasury Dept

· Year-end reporting of payroll earnings and deduction totals

· Prepares special reports and analyses, participate in projects, and perform other duties as assigned by the Payroll Manager or designee

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s Degree in related field required

· Extensive knowledge and experience in Timekeeping rules and procedures, garnishments, payroll taxes, and multistate payroll processing

· Payroll experience in a production environment

· 5+ yrs payroll and Timekeeping experience with UKG and Workforce Management (Dimensions) required

· Responsible for payrolls of 1,000+ employees

· Experience with multi-state, multi-jurisdictional payrolls across multiple companies

· Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

· Proven ability to take initiative with assigned tasks, projects

· Shared Services experience

· Process change experience

· Detail oriented

· Strong organizational skills

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily tasks

· Strong communication skills

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPS, pivot tables, etc...)

· Exposure to Expatriates (employees working outside of their home country) helpful, but not required

· Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred

· American Payroll Association (APA) member a plus

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

· Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

· Requires daily computer work

· Sitting for extended periods of time