DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for an experienced payroll specialist to be responsible for all payroll-related tasks for multiple FEINs. In this role, your responsibilities will include collecting and reviewing employee information and working hours, calculating wages, taxes and deductions, preparing and processing employee payments, and maintaining accurate payroll records. This position is also expected to lead remote HR/payroll processors to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, and to provide guidance as needed to ensure processes are within established guidelines.To be successful as a payroll specialist, you should be able to investigate and resolve payroll issues and ensure strict compliance with company and regulatory standards. An outstanding payroll specialist should also have excellent people skills.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Include the following. Others may be assigned.
- Processes payroll and related activities and reviews the payroll statements and reports.
- Solves problems concerning payroll, answers inquiries, and enforces payroll policies within established pay practices, company policy and federal/state guidelines.
- Supervises data entry into HRIS/Payroll Systems
- Assists in development of overall payroll procedures by recommending improvements or changes when deemed necessary for greater efficiency.
- Trains HR/payroll employees and audits work of same on an ongoing basis.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be familiar with payroll processes including requirements and federal/state labor and tax laws
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and have strong typing/data entry skills.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
- Attention to detail, accuracy with numbers and efficiency in completing multiple-tasks
- Develop creative solutions and make accurate and quick decisions
- Proven record of working to tight deadlines while maintaining high level of accuracy in a high-volume processing and fast paced environment
- High School diploma required
- Bachelor degree preferred
- Must have four (4) years recent experience in payroll, including managing automated time and attendance systems
- Experience in position of supervisory responsibilities is preferred
- Healthcare experience highly preferred