Payroll Specialist

Job Description


We're seeking a self-assured, diligent Payroll Specialist for their client. In this role, you will be responsible for processing the weekly and bi-weekly payroll of salaried and hourly employees. This will include the collection, entering and coordination of data.

Payroll Specialist

Job Responsibilities


As a Payroll Specialist, you will compile records and analyze transactions. Our client is a payroll service provider, so you will interact with clients to secure the necessary information to complete their payroll, plus handle the processing of it. This includes, proper wihtholding for tax (federal, State and Local), Benefits, Garnishments, etc. You will also be in charge of maintaining existing payroll programs and producing important, time-sensitive reports.

Confidently ask customers insightful questions which help us understand their unique needs and deliver proactive and timely solutions which provide them with peace of mind regarding all aspects of their payroll and payroll tax filings.

Use understanding of clients' specifications to accurately collect and enter data into the system and verify all payroll data and calculations.

Use understanding of software packages to properly troubleshoot client issues and respond to inquiries so that the software is more user friendly.

Additional responsibilities for the Payroll Specialist include:

• Completes payroll data collection either verbally over the phone, electronically or via fax for assigned clients.
• Inputs and updates payroll and client data into the payroll system, prints payroll registers, verifies data hours and balances for accuracy, has Lead Payroll Specialist review final reports, sends payroll to the processor to be printed and sends payroll to packaging to be sent out.
• Properly handles confidential information
• Proactively identifies and responds to customer needs and requests.
• Sets up pay type, taxes, child support orders and 401 (k) deductions.
• Makes payments to client 401(k) accounts.
• Completes manual tax calculations and researches tax issues.
• Sets up new accounts and completes withholding applications.
• Verifies addresses to determine corporate limits.
• Completes quarterly review of all clients payroll processed for the year.

Job Requirements:

Payroll Specialist

Job Requirements



As a Payroll Specialist, you must have strong verbal and written communication skills. We are also seeking someone with exceptional problem solving abilities who can work with limited supervision while multitasking and meeting deadlines.

• High School Degree