Senior Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Accurately processes payroll for the organization.
• Coordinates all payroll related activities, including maintaining related records, filing tax and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments.
• Document policy and procedures, conduct audits, and help drive process improvement initiatives.
• Serves as a first point of contact for employees in matters of payroll, time-cards, and taxes.
• Assists with process improvement for the payroll department.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding schedules and time and attendance administration.
• Oversees administration of the electronic timekeeping system; reviews and monitors submissions of approved time-sheets to ensure accuracy of valid data transfer to/from payroll system.
• Performs various journal entries, account reconciliations, and provides general ledger and effective accounting support.
• Assists Payroll Administrator in the management of the company’s retirement plan; assists in the process of new groups joining the plan as well as mergers with existing plans.

Requirements

• 3 years of specialized payroll experience required.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification a plus.
• Knowledge of UKG Pro system and BI reporting strongly preferred.
• Experience with time and attendance systems required.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office; especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to accomplish expected tasks under minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and exercise a high degree of diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills, practices cultural sensitivity, and demonstrates ability to work with diverse people groups.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises extreme discretion, with excellent problem-solving skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
• Adapts to frequent priority changes and manages multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames.
• Team player that develops strong collaborative working relationships with internal partners and can effectively engage and build consensus among cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Knowledge of UKG Pro system and BI reporting.
• Experience with time and attendance systems.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package