Payroll Specialist

Job Summary:

The payroll specialist supports the day-to-day operations in a pay cycle reviewing all phases of hourly and salary payroll to include managing the data entry process, auditing and finalizing payrolls, submitting necessary tax reports and billing and maintaining the system for proper operation and efficiency.

Essential Job Functions:

• Reviews information received through various methods for paycheck processing with PeopleSoft software
• Prepare quarterly tax reporting, complete annual reconciliation and W2 preparation, perform system audit after updates for proper tax rates, verify system changes including benefit rates
• Payroll entry, processes, corrections, distribution, scanning, etc. 
• Create lay-off checks, as needed
• Administer employee wage garnishments and child support deductions
• Track employee leaves
• Complete monthly union check requests and coordinate system updates
• Assist in researching and resolving employee pay issues
• Respond to employee requests for written employment verification, wage verification, etc.
• Submit ACH files, tax files and benefit files to vendors for processing

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, with the ability work to ensure quality of work
• Create monthly reports to maintain data integrity and compliance while limiting liability and risk
• Strive to develop continued efficiencies and processes to limit manual transactions
• Prioritize and plan work activities effectively utilize time
• Provide a high degree of confidentiality and discretion
• Focus on pro-active, solution driven, collaborative customer focus
• Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements:

3-5 years payroll and/or tax experience

Experience in union work environment preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Proficiency with Peoplesoft

Knowledge in Viewpoint Vista and Microsoft Excel a plus

Current Openings for Payroll Specialist Jobs at The Heritage Group