Payroll Specialist

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. With clients at the heart of all we do, our people, knowledge, and technology power our connected ecosystem of health, safety, and security solutions and services.

About the role

The Payroll Specialist position is a major contributor to the organization, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of the weekly/biweekly employee payroll. This role maintains employee files, processes changes, fields questions, and communicates with all employees. It also supports key areas of the Human Resources department.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee database
• Process employee payroll each week
• Generate payroll reporting
• Answer employee questions as they arise
• Manage garnishments, contributions, 401k, flex, and other payables
• Handle miscellaneous filing projects
• Support the development and maintenance of the HRIS module
• Perform miscellaneous administrative and clerical duties
• Handle high-pressure situations
• Complete certified payroll forms
• Establish and review prevailing wage rates and fringe metrics per project
• Reconcile prevailing wage data against ADP submissions and payroll register
• Other projects as needed

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or some post-secondary education
• 2–4 years of payroll experience with prevailing wage knowledge
• Union payroll experience
• Large-scale payroll experience preferred (1000+ employees)
• Proficiency with ADP payroll platform, specifically Time and Attendance and Workforce Now
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and professional behavior
• Previous HR experience a plus

Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Adaptable and flexible in dynamic environments
• Effective time management skills
• Analytical thinking and reasoning
• Collaborative team player
• Keen attention to detail
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service
• Well-organized and efficient

Benefits

• Opportunity for annual merit pay increases
• Medical, dental, vision, life, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with 60% match up to 6% of salary
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Educational assistance
• Exceptional growth opportunities
• Employee discounts on travel, equipment, and more
• Leadership Development Program
• Management Training Program