What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Robert Half?
The Payroll Specialist will provide direct support to the Payroll and Operations Manager with daily tasks as needed. This includes processing the day-to day operations of payroll functions related to the organization. The Payroll Specialists will analyze, prepare, and input payroll data while ensuring compliance with all applicable government regulations and US laws. This position provides administrative support for department managers in the areas of payroll compensation and calculation. In this role, the Specialist will work on special projects, mergers and acquisitions, and act as a resource to the Human Resource Team as it relates to payroll. This role must be able to work efficiently with a “can do” attitude in a fast paced environment that requires adaptability to shifting priorities, a sense of urgency, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.
Responsibilities:
· Reconcile Payroll and Timekeeping to ensure accuracy of data retrieved and resolve discrepancies.
· Process commission, referrals, bonuses, overtime premiums, and other cash payouts.
· Review of Short Term Disability with Benefits to process accurate disability payments
· Process garnishments which include child support, tax levies, student loans, etc.
· Reconcile and validate payroll prior to transmission.
· Record changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.
· Audit and/or process employee pay transactions for new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, deductions, direct deposits, time data, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, and special pays.
· Produce payroll checks, emergency checks/check reissues, adjustments, refunds, and other related actions for employees under the direction of payroll manager.
· Research and resolve basic transaction or account discrepancies; adjusting entries for manager, supervisor or coordinator approval.
- Multi-state Payroll, Payroll - Garnishments, Payroll Tax Reporting, Process Bi-weekly Payroll, Familiar with Workday
Requirements
Certified Payroll, Payroll, Payroll - Garnishments, Payroll - In-House, Payroll - Multi-State, Payroll - Union, MS Excel, Data Entry - Numeric
Salary : $27 - $31