Payroll Specialist, Sr

JOB SUMMARY

The Temporary Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll accurately and timely, assisting employees with payroll-related questions, and running standard payroll reports. This role supports day-to-day payroll operations, including paycheck calculations, deductions, tax withholdings, garnishments, and timekeeping review, while ensuring compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.

Job Roles And Responsibilities

• Perform accurate payroll processing in accordance with established deadlines and procedures.
• Balance earnings and deductions to control totals and correct out of balance conditions.
• Maintain complete and accurate payroll files and ensure confidentiality of timekeeping and payroll information.
• Audit and analyze payroll and related reports such as registers and other standard reports to identify issues or errors.
• Create and prepare standard payroll reports, as well as ad-hoc reports.
• Research and resolve issues as they arise; identify errors and fully execute the process to correct them.
• Research and make recommendations related to multi-state payroll tax compliance issues, including interfacing with third-party payroll tax filing services and/or agencies.
• Research and correct payroll errors, including balance adjustments and manual check processing for over/under payments.
• Process off-cycles, termination pay, direct deposit reversals, stop payments, and other payroll adjustments.
• Process wage garnishments, child support, and tax levies according to established standards (multiple states, knowledge of state and federal handling).
• Set up, maintain, and administer the timekeeping system.
• Create and maintain documentation of the payroll process.
• Handle payroll-related customer inquiries effectively and accurately, ensuring all inquiries are addressed and/or resolved within a set service level agreement.
• Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate across disciplines, departments, and levels within the organization.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, And Training)

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in payroll processing, including experience supporting payroll operations, payroll taxes, and employee payroll inquiries.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• ADP EV6 and Enterprise E*time experience preferred.
• Required licensures, professional certifications, and/or Board certifications as applicable (CPP preferred).
• Experience with federal, state, and local/city payroll taxes.
• Multi-state payroll experience and wage garnishment experience.
• Knowledge of labor laws pertaining to payroll.
• Knowledge of internal control procedures and processes related to payroll.
• Intermediate Excel skills: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong customer service, communication (written, verbal, and listening), interpersonal, analytical, organization, and problem resolution skills.
• Take responsibility for own actions; take ownership of issues and sees them through from beginning to end.
• Ability to use software, hardware, and peripherals related to job responsibilities, including MS Office.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to adjust/alter workflow to meet deadlines.
• Ability to process complex verbal and written instructions and translate them into logical problem-solving steps.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, adapt, and meet deadlines within a time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ability to interact with internal and external contacts to exchange or obtain information.
• Ability to solve moderately complex problems, gather and analyze information skillfully, and implement root cause analysis.
• Must be able to work in a standard office environment, which requires sitting and viewing monitors for extended periods, and operating standard office equipment such as a keyboard, copier, and telephone.

Pay and Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $25-$30 an hour.
• This position is also eligible for health insurance, 401k and bonus opportunity.
• Your benefits will include: Medical, dental and vision coverage with low deductible & copay, Health Savings Account, 401(k) + match.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.