Payroll Specialist

Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel. Enter payroll changes and first step processing of semi-monthly payroll Create payroll reports and audit time-cards for accuracy and completeness before payroll transactions are started Assist or perform off-cycle and termination manual checks, new permanent salary proration, and retroactive pay as needed Provide excellent customer service and a work with a sense of urgency toward employee needs Prioritize and accurately complete multiple tasks with little supervision Assist or prepare payroll related reports for management Process employee garnishments Qualifications: Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now Knowledge of multi-state regulatory standards and compliance requirements (tax and labor laws) General ledger coding knowledge Ability to research, evaluate, and analyze inquires relating to payroll issues and take appropriate action to resolve Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, creativity, confidentiality, to changing needs and situations Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in course of work Ability to work well using mobile office electronic tools Basic accounting and math skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities Relevant computer software and hardware applications knowledge Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated, team player, and strong work ethic Strong written and verbal communications skills required Must be a self-starter who is self-motivated and self-directed in resolving potential issues Exercises considerable judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action Requirements Minimum Requirements: Associate's Degree or higher in related field from an accredited college or university required, Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Human Resources or related field preferred At least 5 years of experience processing multi-state payroll for over 1,000 employees Multiple pay cycle experience including semi-monthly Intermediate Excel experience (including pivot tables, x-lookups, sumif, etc.)