We are looking to add a Payroll Specialist to our team. This position will assist
Human Resources in supporting 9 companies.

The Payroll Specialist position is an opportunity to join a fun cohesive team in a corporate human resources environment with an emphasis on HRIS processes and payroll analysis. The selected candidate will work with a seasoned group of professionals and become involved in all aspects of HR principles and practices essential to the growth and support of our business.

Essential Duties:

• Enters, maintains, and processes information in the payroll system; information may include employee’s hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked,
• Responsible for timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Maintains various weekly, monthly, and annual reports which includes running queries to generate required data.
• Assists with employee requests and questions
• Conduct audits to reconcile payroll records, benefits, and other HR programs, and recommending corrective actions

Required Skills:

• High school diploma, or equivalent, with 5+ years’ experience in payroll administration
• Knowledge of HR processes and best practices
• Attention to detail and dedication to work ensuring accuracy
• Proficient in MS Office package (Word and Excel in particular)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Ability to handle data and maintain confidentially in all aspects of the job.
• Intermediate or higher Microsoft (specifically Excel)
• Payroll software applications
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to successfully and effectively work in a team-based environment
• Proven capability to work with speed and accuracy, attention to detail
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and demonstrated strong work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information IMPERATIVE

Education:

• 3-5 years of proven, successful experience performing payroll functions
• Excellent payroll accounting knowledge/account balancing experience

Compensation:

$60,000 to $70,000 Salary, plus Benfits, 401k.