Senior Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities:

• ·Audit time records from various locations, make corrections or adjustments and run payrolls.
• ·Resolve open reconciling items as needed
• ·Ensure third-party garnishments are processed in accordance with federal/state laws.
• ·Review per diems to determine their taxability and set up on payroll.
• ·Review employees’ pay rates for compliance with union contracts and labor laws.
• ·Assists auditors with required payroll information.
• ·Assist employees with collective bargaining agreement-related questions.
• ·Collaborate with HR on leave of absence and work location transfers.
• ·Keep up with current payroll regulations and tax law changes and update accordingly.
• ·Set up and update employees’ tax records and make necessary adjustments.
• ·Work with internal or external IT to fix errors and follow through until they are resolved.
• ·Respond to employee questions or issues regarding paychecks or W-2s.
• ·Assist in testing Oracle/ timecard application’s new or updated functionalities.
• ·Process, audit, analyze and review timekeeping, payroll, and benefit setups and deductions.
• ·Be able to back up the payroll manager or Specialist when necessary.
• ·Assist in training colleagues and subordinates and documenting processes.
• ·Keep accurate control and distribution of payroll-related reports and payments.
• ·Costing to GL transfer processes and assisting in related month-end closing activities.

• Background
• ·Associate Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
• ·Minimum 5+ years of work experience in payroll, union and/or large company experience a plus
• ·Financial/payroll/tax-related training a plus, either formal classes or seminars
• ·Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• ·Payroll/Finance multi-state tax knowledge preferred
• ·10-key, data entry, and computer skills are required
• ·Detail orientated and possesses research and analytical talents with the ability to multi-task
• ·Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred
• ·Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• ·Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• ·Effective oral and written communication skills required for the position
• ·Self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player
• ·Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others