Payroll Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Process union and non-union payrolls in a timely and precise manner.
• Maintain and update highly confidential employee records.
• Administer and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations for tax withholdings, benefits deductions, wage garnishments, and required government filings.
• Serve as the point of contact for employee inquiries for payroll inquiries. Immediately review and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and manage year-end payroll and benefits reporting accurately and on time. Prepare for and participate in audits, internal and external. Prepare payroll and benefits reconciliations along with reports for accounting.

Requirements

• Preferred Education / Experience:
• Associate’s degree in business or related field,
• Payroll Professional certification (CPP),
• 3+ years of payroll processing and benefit administration experience, or
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to the above
• Preferred Knowledge / Ability:
• Multi-state payroll including federal and state payroll knowledge preferred
• Experience with Paylocity or other payroll systems
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Payroll Functions, including Payroll Administration/Taxes, Policies/Procedures, Payroll System Administration and Legal Compliance including Federal/State Wage & Hour Laws, FMLA/Paid Family Leave, Health Care Reform Act, ERISA, Unemployment and Tax Laws
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to work and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Strong critical thinking skills and analytical abilities to resolve issues
• Commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with personal information, compensation, and benefit information
• Excellent proficiency within Microsoft products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel to subsidiary locations on the Great Lakes on an occasional basis
• Previous experience working within the Marine Transportation industry a plus

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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