Payroll Specialist
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Job Description
Payroll Specialist processing multi-client payrolls, taxes, deductions, and retirement contributions. Advising clients on U.S. employment regulations and resolving payroll issues.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the payroll processing function and timekeeping system, if applicable
- Answer payroll-related questions from employees and clients
- Ensure accurate completion of W-2 wage statements
- Prepare and process payroll for multiple clients with varying pay cycles
- Assist clients with payroll tax-related issues, including state registrations; escalate and research tax issues
- Calculate off-cycle paychecks, overtime, partial payments, retirement plan contributions, deductions, and bonuses
- Maintain, reconcile, and track vacation and sick leave balances
- Calculate and reconcile retirement plan contribution calculations
- Utilize multiple payroll systems to perform payroll
- Develop and maintain positive client relationships; respond to and resolve client issues; provide exceptional customer service
- Inform clients and colleagues of changes to or non-compliance with applicable federal and state employment regulations and laws
- Provide guidance to clients to improve operations, support supervisors, and minimize human resources and payroll-related issues
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Proficient use of applicable technology
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
- Excel proficiency (e.g., creation of formulas; utilizing functions, preparing spreadsheets for reporting, performing quick calculations for retroactive pay, prorating, etc.)
- Knowledge of federal, state and local pay regulations
- Knowledge of taxable and non-taxable benefit plans
- Knowledge of retirement plans (403b, 401k, 457 plans)
- Knowledge of FLSA classification
- Experience with a variety of payroll software strongly preferred
- CPP certification desired
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