Payroll Specialist

Academic Req

Associates Degree with 2 years’ experience OR 4 years’ experience to substitute education

Certifications

CPP Preferred but not required

Work experience

• 5+ years multi-state payroll experience, preferably with Federal Contracting and Project Based payroll
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of payroll

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables

• Responsible to manage all payroll duties for assigned company
• Work closely with your Managers/Supervisors to audit payroll and request approvals
• Responsible for timely processing all helpdesk tickets for your companies
• Provide situational awareness to management on any critical problem or issue that may arise in your area

Other Responsibilities

• Process audit reports each pay period as noted in Payroll Checklist
• Process Verification of Employment requests
• Process Garnishments for your companies
• Work as a team player to assist other payroll specialists to meet payroll deadlines

Requirements

• Experience & Background: Five (5) plus years of payroll experience with a high volume, multi-state organization
• Knowledge of Federal and State payroll requirements, FLSA, employment tax reporting and garnishment processing knowledge
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, (Excel, Word, Teams) and Workday
• Language Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with Associates at all levels in the organization
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, preference given to candidates who are bilingual (written and speaking) in Spanish
• Well-developed verbal, listening and phone communication skills
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to write routine correspondence
• Behavioral Characteristics: Strong customer service focus and commitment
• Ability to develop a highly skilled and respected team
• Ability to organize and prioritize many different tasks, and respond accordingly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Detail and accuracy
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• English (United States)

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.