Job Description

Acara Solutions is hiring a Payroll & HRIS Specialist in Jamison, PA

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for assigned sites
• Audits quarterly and annual tax data.
• Ensure accurate information is keyed and maintained in the payroll system.
• Approve ADP Self-Service workflows (payroll changes, life event, address etc.)
• Reviews and audits payroll reports (pay-by-pay, 401k etc.)
• Educate and train center leadership on use of ADP Timekeeping system and other new system enhancements.
• Act as consultant for our Center leadership with payroll and tax related questions.
• Work closely with the Payroll Manager to maintain the HRIS system, participate in and execute payroll projects, system setup tasks and troubleshooting payroll related issues
• Enter and maintain garnishment/wage orders.
• Assist Benefits Coordinator with auditing payroll related data for ACA reporting
• Responds to DOL and BLS reporting requests
• Responds to unemployment questionnaires and employment verification requests in a timely manner for assigned centers.
• Follows policies and rules regarding pay and benefits to ensure compliance and consistency in leave situations.
• Ensures assigned centers are complaint with local, state and federal employment laws in relation to areas of payroll, compensation, leave/FMLA and benefit plans.
• Enter Third Party Sick pay and ensure accuracy.
• Assist in Implementing new centers/practices
• Performs payroll and benefit related tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner and as listed on the Payroll Annual Checklist.
• Follows internal established processes and procedures and suggests improvements to payroll processes when needed.
• Supports centers with general questions related to payroll and benefits including workers compensation audits.
• Provides backup support to other Payroll team members.
• Maintains payroll system records and compiles reports utilizing HRIS.
• Maintains employee personnel and payroll files .
• Proactively plans and makes suggestions on departmental efficiencies.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience
• Expert user level of ADP payroll systems (Workforce Now)
• Must have processed multi-site, multi-state, multi-entity payrolls

THIS POSITION WOULD ALLOW FOR EMPLOYEE TO WORK FROM HOME FOR THE NEXT 2-4 MONTHS, THEN EVENTUALLY BE IN AN OFFICE 2-3 DAYS A WEEK, BUT STILL HAVE SOME WORK FROM HOME FLEXIBILITY !!