Human Resources Payroll Specialist I Staff Accountant I HRIS I Paylocity Expert

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full payroll cycle for the location, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll data each pay period.
• Review timekeeping information, resolve discrepancies, and handle exceptions including manual checks and approvals.
• Ensure payroll data integrity by verifying hours worked, deductions, garnishments, and adjustments.
• Administer payroll entries and transfers using Paylocity, including weekly data processing.
• Work with staffing agencies and accounting to ensure accurate payroll and AP check requests.
• Maintain records for garnishments, benefits, vacation/PTO, insurance and retirement deductions.
• Administer and process payroll elements based on union contracts, including dues and salary adjustments.
• Manage unemployment notices of entitlement, appeals, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Provide information and guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers on payroll policies and procedures.
• Cook with HR and department leadership on payroll-related issues and documentation.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years hands-on payroll experience with ownership for accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
• Paylocity payroll processing experience required (weekly transfers and data management).
• Experience with payroll deductions, garnishments, and payroll adjustments.
• Union payroll exposure with demonstrated understanding of dues processing and contract compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and accountability for regulatory and unemployment processes.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (especially Excel).