Payroll Processing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Oversees and completes payroll processing for all associates, ensuring hours and wages are accurate and timely.
• Completes ADP and bank file transfers.
• Obtains validation and approval for off-cycle checks and payroll adjustments.
• Completes weekly audits of payroll files.
• Develops, modifies and runs HR/Payroll system queries or interfaces and verifies accuracy and integrity of data prior to distribution.
• Executes weekly HR/Payroll system calculation processes, queries and interfaces.
• Performs pay period audit of selected criterion to ensure accurateness and thoroughness of hours in time and attendance system.
• Follows up with associates to clarify or obtain information as necessary.
• Reviews system calculated wages, taxes and deductions, as necessary, for correctness each pay period.
• Transmits payroll files to third party vendors for print processing.
• Oversees and completes bank file transfer activities.
• Works with Internal Audit to ensure all Payroll controls are being properly followed and met.
• Aids in completion and submission of wage verifications.
• Assists in processing and entering direct deposit information.
• Obtains validation and approval for off-cycle checks.
• Processes manual checks in accordance with company policies.
• Enters current and/or prior pay period adjustments, bonuses, PTO requests, short-term disability payments or other manual adjustments in HR/Payroll system.
• Provides support and individualized training to associates on manual or automated time and attendance system as needed.
• Aids in identifying workflow process and procedure improvements, recommending changes as needed.
• Processes and enters garnishment orders in HR/Payroll system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in business, accounting, or related field and three to five years related high volume payroll experience; or equivalent education and experience.
• Must possess organizational and analytical skills and ability to handle multi-tasking and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• PeopleSoft experience preferred but not required.
• CPP preferred.