Payroll Specialist I

Description

• Maintain payroll files and records in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support year-end processes, including merit, bonus payments and W2 preparation and reporting
• Maintains knowledge of rules and laws which govern the payroll administration practices
• The position involves sitting for extended periods, performing data entry, and engaging in frequent
• Prepares responses to notices from government agencies regarding employee tax filings
• Screens time-worked inputs for calculating, coding, or other errors
• The role involves regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders, both in person
• Assures that payroll-related transactions are processed in compliance with external and internal policies
• Process various ad hoc bonus payment requests
• Calculates and processes Federal and State tax and social security withholdings, union dues, and other
• Collaborate with regional Human Resource teams to resolve employee pay issues
• Process payroll runs for all entities including direct deposits and wire transfer requests
• Performs actions necessary to track and determine regular and overtime pay, and factors commissionbased income or bonuses into an employee's salary
• Ensure timely collection and verification of employee payroll files including deductions and PTO hours for

Requirements

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• This position primarily operates in a professional office environment, requiring the ability to work at a
• 2+ years of payroll or accounting support experience.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and basic mathematical skills.
• Familiarity with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Paycom) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and/or union payroll preferred.
• This position does not require regular travel as part of its primary responsibilities. However, occasional travel may be required, up to 10%, primarily for occasional off-site meetings, training sessions, or company events. Travel, when necessary, will be communicated in advance and aligned with business needs.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Administration, or a related field

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance