The Payroll Specialist reports to the Director of Payroll and oversees assigned stations for payroll processing.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the timely preparation and submission of weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly payrolls, and answering employees' payroll questions.
• Works with Payroll Supervisor on audits and reporting requests as needed:
• Continuously exhibits and upholds Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
• Audits information and data flows into UltiPro by HR team members that may include salary changes, new hires, terminations, benefit, and tax changes, etc.
• Calculates retro pay and gross-ups, as needed; sets up wage garnishment and child support deductions; imports pay data files.
• Reviews timesheets for overtime calculations and research discrepancies.
• Prepares weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll reports for the Payroll Supervisor's review based on payroll schedule. Once payrolls are approved, submit files to payroll provider (UKG) for processing and downloads final reports.
• Distributes paychecks and funds pay cards as necessary.
• Working with the payroll supervisor reconciles accounts as necessary.
• Answers employee inquiries regarding payroll.
• Works directly with the Payroll Supervisor to remedy issues that may arise.
• Additional projects as assigned

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Minimum 3-4 years of payroll experience.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.
• Knowledge of child support and wage garnishment orders.
• Proficiency with Excel required.
• Ability to work on several projects at once.
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to prioritize responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid customer service and relationship building skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when performing all job duties.

Qualifications:

• Advanced English Level
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this Job Description 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

Job Type: Full-time