Payroll and Benefits Specialist

We’re looking to add to our Payroll Team. The Payroll Administrator is responsible for all tasks necessary to accomplish the organization payroll processing objectives with a high degree of confidentiality. This position requires a detail oriented person with significant knowledge of payroll administration, including state and federal regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

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  Prepare and process weekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and temporary employees; including reviewing and importing hours from time and attendance system, entering tax and direct deposit information, administering regulatory requirements, e.g., garnishments, tax levies, and other adjustments to pay as necessary.
• Assist Drivers with proper completion of paperwork and other payroll documents
• Administer the time and attendance policy and paid leave policy for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and irregularities in the positive and courteous manner
• Facilitate audits when necessary, by providing records and documentation to Finance Team for quarterly and year end audits (Payroll, Workers Comp, 401k, OSHA etc.).
• Produce scheduled and ad-hoc reports pertaining to payroll and human resources requirements.
• Assist accounting with month-end, year-end reconciliations and reporting
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• At least 5+ years of experience administering payroll and benefits processes required.
• Work experience should include strong understanding of payroll and benefits administration, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of software applications including payroll, benefits, time & attendance. Experience with ADP a plus.
• A high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical skills and ability to create useful and actionable reports from data.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong organization skills and ability to complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on deadline.
• A creative outlook with a problem-solving attitude.
• The ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• A Bachelor’s degree or relevant years of experience; PHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred.