Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Administer bi-weekly payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws.
• Ensure the processing of new hires, transfers, promotions and terminations are accurate and timely.
• Critically review and analyze payroll, benefits and tax procedures.
• Maintain employee payroll files including W4 forms, timesheets etc.
• Liaise between Human Resources and Finance to ensure constant communication of pertinent employee information, accuracy of payroll records.
• Maintain security procedures designed to ensure the confidentiality of all payroll-related information.
• Prepare payroll-related documentation; reviews same to ensure accuracy before submittal.
• Audit paychecks and related documentation prepared by UKG, confirm accuracy of all materials.
• Audit payroll balance sheets, YTD earnings, etc.
• Respond to all inquiries for payroll information.
• Provide support in researching and resolving UKG payroll-related problems or unexpected results; perform scheduled activities, recommend solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.
• Propose improvements, solutions, and/or variations from established policies.
• Create, maintain and support a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools.
• Assist in development of standard reports for ongoing user needs.
• Train new UKG E-TIME users on processes and functionality.
• Partner with PX and benefits in aligning and implementing payroll and benefits enhancements in the UKG platform.
• Ensure systems are set-up and updated to reflect our current employee base, including wages, benefits, sick and vacation time.
• Prepare relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.).
• Interacts With Program, PX, and Operations Staff
• Finance Department Staff
• UKG/Payroll Service Providers
• Auditors

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience
• Experience servicing multiple sites
• Certified Payroll Professional strongly preferred
• Experience with UKG Pro and WFM preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources or related field, or equivalent relevant experience is preferred
• Proficient at MS Office (especially Excel)
• Demonstrated excellence in customer relations and building partnerships
• Demonstrated ability in prioritizing multiple projects
• Knowledge of related federal / state / local laws and regulations
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot problems and create methodology to fix the problems efficiently while under pressure
• Excellent oral and written communication skill

Benefits

Safe Horizon offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.