Payroll Specialist III

Key Responsibilities

• Answer and triage phone calls as needed.
• Process payroll data using in-house software to produce payroll checks and reports.
• Maintain processing and fulfill printing output to successful completion as needed.
• Complete ongoing assigned training courses necessary to expand payroll and ConnectPay knowledge base.
• Manage assigned client base with complex payroll processing, taxes, ancillary services, workers comp, year-end processing, and other related concerns.
• Complete any special projects assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll tax processing experience, or bachelor’s degree in accounting, math or related fields.
• Proficient understanding of payroll and payroll tax calculations and filings.
• Passion for numbers and math.
• Experience with payroll software.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to commute to the office every business day.
• Good technical skills with computers and printers.
• Able to work and function in a corporate setting.
• Proven experience in problem solving and attention to detail.
• Good at balancing personal troubleshooting and seeking guidance.
• Good critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate a situation, identify potential next steps and make informed decisions.
• Able to work independently or collaboratively in teams.
• Proven experience handling sensitive payroll and employee data with discretion.