Payroll Specialist

• Prepare and process payroll by accurately entering data related to hours worked, overtime, vacation, sick leave, and employment status into payroll systems
• Maintain records for employee sick leave and paid time off, ensuring accurate calculations and authorizations for payments
• Review payroll transactions to verify accuracy, resolving discrepancies and addressing employee-reported errors
• Generate payroll reports as needed to support internal departments with data insights
• Assist in managing the company’s time and attendance systems, including overseeing time clock operations
• Collaborate with the Payroll Supervisor on vendor program implementations and system upgrades
• Support special projects related to payroll operations and process improvements
• Perform routine payroll functions such as onboarding new employees, processing terminations, updating tax information, and managing direct deposits
• Distribute payroll checks and create manual checks when necessary
• Process wire transfers for payroll and tax payments while ensuring communication of cash flow details to the finance team

• High school diploma or equivalent education level required
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience, including exposure to full-cycle and multi-state payroll
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and other payroll systems
• Strong ability to build relationships across organizational levels and with external vendors and authorities
• Excellent problem-solving skills with sound judgment and analytical thinking
• Ability to interpret and enforce payroll policies and procedures while ensuring compliance
• Intermediate to advanced skills in PC applications and payroll software
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with teams and stakeholders

Experience with ProBusiness or Cignify is preferred

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Company 401(k) plan