JOB SUMMARY:

To process semimonthly payroll, coordinate all activity involved with processing payroll, provide quarterly and year end reports that require payroll information, complete employee verification and assist employees when issues arise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that payroll is processed accurately to comply with divisional, corporate, and government policies and procedures.
• Timely accurate submission of payroll and labor reports
• Maintains calendar indicating scheduled pay dates, pay increase dates, and dates when employees are to be added or discontinued to benefit programs that require payroll deductions.
• Checks calculations provided for fee for service employees from billing department to assure accuracy and proper payment.
• Follow up with billing department when discrepancies are discovered.
• Works with supervisors if there are any discrepancies in terms of authorized overtime, reasons for absences, either paid or unpaid to assure correct payment and records.
• Makes any required changes to employee information such as pay rates, salaries, change of address, withholding or regular deductions, and posts to the payroll system.
• Audits payroll register to ensure changes were made and payroll is accurate before it is final.
• Interprets company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures. Participates in the preparation of government reports.
• Provides additional support to Human Resources team as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Associates Degree OR Business Accounting Certification OR 7+ years of experience in payroll processing minimally required.

· Three - five years of experience in payroll processing in a large organization required.  Kronos a plus.

· Reliability in checking own work to ensure accuracy.

· Must have excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and follow through.

· Customer Service Oriented

· Accountable for actions

· Team player