Payroll Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Payroll Specialist, under the direction of the Payroll Manager, helps to pay employees and compile payroll information by preparing payroll information, completing reports and maintaining records.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare payroll for employees by working with the Payroll Manager to produce and issue paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts on a multi-pay frequency basis. Take lead in processing payroll when needed.
• Serve as subject matter expert to employees for all ADP needs related to Payroll and Time and Attendance.
• Calculate retro payments, prorated salaries, and manual check payments as needed.
• Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Assist in quarter and year-end processes to ensure accurate reporting.
• Administer garnishments and answer related questions.
• Manage vacation/sick/PTO tracking and reporting.
• Answer questions and other requests in a timely manner for all payroll, timekeeping, and tax related matters.
• Assist in providing information for workers comp, 401k, and annual audits, as needed.
• Conduct tax research on matters that are unable to be resolved by ADP.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintain employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries.
• Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Three to five years of progressive experience is required.
• Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and Enhanced Timekeeping strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Excel experience preferred.