Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist
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USD 60000 - 70000
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Job Description
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing payroll operations for multiple client accounts. This role includes collecting and verifying employee data processing payroll handling tax and benefit deductions and ensuring compliance with federal state and local regulations. The Payroll Specialist will serve as a point of contact for clients offer guidance on payroll best practices and contribute to continuous improvements in payroll systems and processes. This is a hybrid position. The Payroll Specialist initial training is in the office for the first 30-60 days. After the Payroll Specialist initial training period they will be working in the office 1-2 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process accurate and timely payrolls by collecting verifying and entering employee data (hours deductions benefits etc.)
- Manage payroll-related items such as garnishments child support and other deductions in accordance with applicable laws
- Maintain and update client payroll profiles including onboarding new clients and balancing year-to-date data
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local wage hour and tax laws
- Support audits by preparing and providing required documentation
- Communicate regularly with clients to provide proactive payroll support and foster strong relationships
- Advise clients on payroll systems and timekeeping tools as needed
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify and implement process improvements
- Safeguard confidential payroll data and follow company data security policies
- Exercise sound judgment in resolving payroll issues and escalating complex matters appropriately
- Follow established processes procedures and checkpoint instructions with consistency and accuracy to ensure compliance and minimize errors
- Maintain a consistent and reliable work schedule to meet critical payroll deadlines while contributing to a flexible team-oriented work environment
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of payroll processing experience; PEO experience a plus
- Strong knowledge of payroll processing tax regulations deductions garnishments and benefits administration
- Knowledge of payroll tax filings and reporting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel (including pivot tables)
- Comfortable using payroll and time-tracking software
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
- Team oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Customer service-oriented with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High degree of confidentiality and ethical judgment
- Willingness to maintain a consistent and dependable schedule
- Experience using a customer care ticketing program a plus
- Ability to consistently adhere to a hybrid work schedule (1-2 days in the office/week after initial training)
- Initial Training: In office 30-60 days
Benefits:
- Health Life Vision and Dental Insurance
- 401(k) investment plans
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60000 - 70000 per year based on skills and experience determined by the hiring manager
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cincinnati OH: Reliable commuting ability (Required)
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
