Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll from start to finish for the employee population, confirming payments are completed accurately and on time.
• Examine timekeeping records, pay updates, overtime, tax deductions, garnishments, leave balances, and other payroll inputs to verify correct payroll calculations.
• Investigate and correct payroll inconsistencies before final submission, using audits and cross-checks to reduce errors.
• Maintain payroll documentation and employee compensation records in alignment with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local rules.
• Support benefits-related payroll administration by handling eligibility tracking, compliance reporting, retirement contribution reconciliations, and file submissions for employee spending and savings plans.
• Reconcile payroll bank activity each month, research unmatched items, and record payroll-related deposits or payments as needed.
• Monitor employee benefit balances and prepare recurring reports on outstanding premium amounts or related receivables.
• Partner with Human Resources, department leaders, outside vendors, and third-party administrators to address payroll questions, reporting needs, and compliance tasks.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable duties, including payment processing, transaction support, and collection-related activities.