Payroll Specialist

Benefits: Health insuranceOpportunity for advancementPaid time offProfit sharing401(k)401(k) matchingCompetitive salaryDental insurance *Local Candidates Only, at this time* Description Responsibilities: Perform daily payroll operations and related administrative functionsManage bi-weekly payroll workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.Reconcile bi-weekly payroll data prior to transmission and validate payroll reports for accuracy.Create and post payroll-related general ledger entries and reconcile payroll transactions with cash accounts.Manage the 401k submission funding to ensure IRS complianceProcess payroll adjustments, manual checks, and related payroll entriesProcess all benefit enrollments and related payroll deductions.Calculate and administer wage garnishments in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.Generate standard payroll reports and distribute them to staffing vendors and internal stakeholders weekly and as neededComplete employment and income verification requests in a timely manner.Support and guide supervisors and managers in the proper use of ADP Time & Attendance systems.Review non-exempt employee time records to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and payroll requirementsReview monthly benefit invoices for accuracy and coordinate payment processing through Accounts Payable.Enter new hire and temporary employee information into the UKG HRIS system and ADP payroll database.Maintain employee records by processing salary changes, benefit enrollments, employment status updates, and other personnel actions. Qualifications Minimum of 3-5 years of payroll processing experience preferred.Proven experience processing payroll accurately and efficiently using ADP payroll systems.Working knowledge of payroll administration principles, practices, and best practices.Strong understanding of federal and state payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and garnishment requirements.Experience with ADP payroll systems required.Experience with UKG HRIS or comparable Human Resource Information Systems preferred. Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000 (Salary commensurate with experience) Columbia Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbia Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.