Payroll Specialist

GENERALThe Payroll Specialist provides a wide variety of payroll-related activities. This position requires working knowledge of payroll processing, including state and local taxes. The individual filling this position must have excellent attention to detail, solid communication, customer service, and organizational skills. The applicant must have the proven ability to always deal with confidential information with the highest level of integrity. This individual will help develop and drive consistency across the organizationEssential FunctionsThese essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.

Review and audit new hire and departure notifications from Dayforce to ensure the 100% accuracy of data entered in the payroll system. Any data correction required after the completion of the audit is communicated to Human Resources immediately.Update employee payroll records by entering changes to tax status and employee direct deposit information.Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll. Calculate pay for contract personnel and process off-cycle checks, including retroactive pay increases, final paychecks, and corrections.Process involuntary deductions such as wage levies or garnishments. Calculate and deduct from employees' wages in accordance with the order.Respond to requests for verification of employment.Complete union and certified payroll reports in a timely manner.Perform other duties, as assigned.Be aware of, comply with, and enforce all Company policies.

Specific Skills Required

Experience working with payroll applications; Viewpoint Spectrum and Dayforce payroll is preferred or experience with other cloud-based payroll systems (UKG, ADP, Workday).Knowledge of applicable federal and state(s) wage and tax laws, and compliance regulations surrounding payroll.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.Ability to function and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Ability to prioritize and solve problems.Information must be treated with the utmost confidentiality.Ability to provide a high level of customer service in a professional and tactful manner.Proficiency with Microsoft Office.Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Specific Skills Preferred

ORGANIZED: Sense of urgency with the ability to set priorities and build action plans to drive timely execution. Thorough, methodical and result-oriented with great attention to detail.PROBLEM-SOLVING: Able to identify patterns beyond noise or incomplete information by demonstrating a willingness to engage by asking questions and articulating relevant problem statements and drive toward logical conclusions and decision points. Attention to detail, able to segregate beliefs and assumptions from facts. Demonstrate strong judgment to turn information into insights, practical solutions and decision-ready recommendations.Mathematical skills.Good judgment and decision-making skills.Comfortable working cross-functionally within the department.Able to effectively function both independently and as a member of a team.Strong analytical ability.Knowledge of union payroll and reporting

Education And ExperienceRequires a high school diploma, or equivalent, and 4 to 6 years of payroll experience.

Salary$70,000 - $85,000