Payroll Specialist

Position Summary

Under supervision of the CAO, the payroll specialist will ensure accurate processing and recording of the company's payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, daily data entry and perform related work as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

Knowledge

• Understand all aspects of payroll regarding payroll laws and regulations
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed timely and accurately
• Process Payroll bi-weekly
• Provide excellent customer service to employees: in the areas of compensation, taxes, how to clock in/out, how to request time off and how to change benefits
• Perform daily payroll operations
• Process employee data (new hires, changes)
• Execute time and attendance processing and interface with payroll
• Calculation and distribution of commission reports as needed
• Complete employment verifications
• Oversee Personnel Action Form submissions
• Process manual checks
• Assist with new hire orientation and onboarding
• Other assigned duties

Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Able to deal with difficult, sensitive, and confidential information
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization abilities.
• 1-2 years’ experience in payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations
• Strong PC knowledge including proficiency in Excel
• Working knowledge of ADP desired but not required
• Must possess a strong work ethic and be a team player

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in human resources or equivalent in related field of study required.

Experience

A minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience in human resource management. Computer literacy, including database management.