PEO Payroll Specialist I (Remote-TX)

About the role

This role serves as the primary SWBC PEO representative and primary contact with assigned clients and shared employees to fulfill customer service needs. The responsibilities include managing payroll for assigned employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing of various payroll schedules, and interacting with clients regarding payroll questions and issues.

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.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in payroll processing, garnishments & general deductions, and W-2 & I-9 maintenance.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Working knowledge of processing job costed and certified payrolls.
• Knowledge of time clock systems.
• Knowledge of the Department of Labor and Fair Labor Standards Act in regards to payroll and overtime.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and payroll database systems.
• Proficient skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills.
• Strong listening skills with the ability to focus on detail, demonstrate accuracy, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Able to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Able to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Able to process multiple payrolls for numerous clients with various payroll schedules.
• Able to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Able to multi-task and adapt to change.
• Able to sit for long periods of time performing sedentary activities.

Qualifications

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of the Department of Labor and Fair Labor Standards Act in regards to payroll and overtime.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and payroll database systems.
• Proficient skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills.
• Strong listening skills with the ability to focus on detail, demonstrate accuracy, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive overall compensation package
• Work/Life balance
• Employee engagement activities and recognition awards
• Years of Service awards
• Career enhancement and growth opportunities
• Lifetime Learning and Career Certifications
• Variety of healthcare coverage options
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
• Lucrative Wellness Program

Pay

Competitive overall compensation package.

Schedule

N/A