Job Description

Job Purpose :



This position reports to the Payroll Manager and performs a wide variety of record-keeping and payroll processing activities including auditing of timekeeping records, pay calculations, verification of employee changes affecting biweekly paychecks. The position will be the primary point of contact for employees and managers who have payroll-related questions and concerns.


Essential Functions :


• Analyzes and resolves discrepancies pertaining to paycheck errors and arranges for adjustment on subsequent check or prepares manual check depending upon circumstances.
• Responds to inquiries pertaining to Time Reporting for all employee types that may result in processing prior period adjustments.
• Prepares and remits Federal, State and Local tax withholdings to Third Party Administrator as well as analyzes/resolves discrepancies with TPA, Accounting, and/or outside government agencies; balances withholdings to monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
• Processes employee voluntary and involuntary deduction activity including child support orders, creditor garnishments, tax levies, generates/maintains remittances of same to/from various agencies.
• Performs general clerical support including mail distribution, filing, scanning, copying, ordering office supplies, and handling of proprietary data and legal documents.
• Maintains and protects various confidential employee data and files and/or Company proprietary business information.
• Utilizes various software platforms and Microsoft suite of products to perform duties including preparation of routine reports, correspondence, etc.
• Interacts with various Human Resources/Accounting functions to provide supporting documentation for employment, benefits, personnel records, medical, staffing, safety, or performance development purposes.
• Performs ad hoc analyses as requested and other special projects as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Overtime (scheduled and/or unscheduled) may be required with prior approval.


Education:



Four years of High School or equivalent experience desired.


Certifications, Accreditations, Licenses:



FPC designation preferred but not required


Experience:


• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 to 4 years payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local wage and hour, and ERISA laws.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


• Ability to understand, read, write and speak English.
• Experience with the Microsoft Suite of products.
• Experience with an HCM platform.
• Experience in an office clerical environment.
• Detail and results-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet short deadlines.
• Ability to successfully write business correspondence.
• Effectively present information, respond to questions and professionally interact with managers, employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


Supervisory Responsibility :



This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.


Work Environment :



Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.



Work will primarily be performed remotely but may include occasional travel to the office to handle administrative tasks or team collaboration.