Payroll Specialist

Payroll Duties

• Reviews the computation of pay and associated deductions for accuracy
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of city, state, provincial, local, & federal legislation affecting payroll
• Updates payroll records and records/tracks payroll changes as needed
• Performs basic reconciliation and auditing processes during each pay cycle
• Coordinates payroll processing with HR/Benefits team
• Responds to and resolves any inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll reporting
• Ensures payroll issues are escalated and resolved promptly
• Tracks and records updates to payroll records to ensure the correct outcome of the bi-weekly payroll process
• Prepares payroll related reports
• Coordinates with HR team, manager, Sun Life, and employee the LOA requests relating to payroll related items
• Tracks benefit premiums while one is on LOA
• Ensures timely communications with employees regarding missed premium payments
• Coordinates with HR team, benefits vendor, employee regarding benefits enrollment or changes relating to payroll related items
• Tracks changes in benefits impacting premiums
• Coordinates with HR team regarding new hires and terminated employees related to pay changes
• Vacation payout
• Prorated payroll
• Adheres to the attendance policy
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in finance or human resources preferred or related field and/or equivalent experience
• At least three years’ experience with payroll required

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to keep confidential information confidential
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 suite
• Working understanding of payroll principles, practices, and procedures

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.