Payroll Specialist I (Remote-TX)

About the role

SWBC is seeking a talented individual to serve as the primary SWBC PEO representative and primary contact with assigned clients and shared employees to fulfill customer service needs. This role is responsible for all aspects of the payroll for the assigned employees facilitating timely and accurate processing of multi-state, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll schedules. In this role, you will be joining a thriving team environment that is enthusiastic about providing personalized HR support to a growing list of valued clients. The Payroll Specialist I position will give you the opportunity to further develop your career and expand on your payroll knowledge, while you serve as a key role in strengthening the long-term relationships between SWBC PEO and clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintains payroll-related accounts and processes multi-state payroll.
• Responsible for reconciliation and accuracy of payroll system.
• Prepares forms, enters data into payroll system, computes wages and deductions, and posts to payroll records.
• Interacts with clients regarding payroll questions and problem resolution.
• Maintains and processes appropriate records to support all payroll transactions including salary changes, deduction changes, terminations, and name and address changes.
• Works with clients to resolve payroll issues and/or discrepancies.
• Processes garnishments.
• Collects and ensures new hire paperwork and appropriate documents are processed accurately in the payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Maintains W-4 and I-9 documents for all client new hires and processes E-Verify.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in payroll processing, garnishments & general deductions, and W-2 & I-9 maintenance.
• Depending on client assignment, may require a minimum of three (3) years of experience with auto dealership payroll processing, garnishments & general deductions, and W-2 & I-9 maintenance.

Qualifications

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (