Payroll Specialist

Description

The Payroll Specialist will administer the activities relating to the company payroll and HRIS processing across multiple states within the NearU footprint.

• Ensure deductions are captured for health insurance and 401(k).
• Maintain employee payroll records as needed.
• Process scheduled and ad-hoc reports from HR system as requested. S
• Process final pay for terminated employees.
• Process payroll for hourly, salaried and temporary employees according to the company’s payroll schedules.
• Support Payroll in implementing and maintaining payroll best practices to improve efficiency and consult with the HR team to improve payroll processes.
• Assist with projects and tasks as assigned.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, garnishments, tax levies, and any other adjustments to pay as necessary.
• Assist with responding to all unemployment claims as required.
• Serve as first point of contact for payroll related queries from employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws, etc.
• Support HR and benefits team with additional projects.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• 3+ years’ experience administering payroll and HRIS processes.
• Deep understanding of federal, state and local payroll and wage and hour laws; experience administering payroll in multiple locations across multiple states.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work with limited oversight.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information/situations.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; experience processing payroll in a HRIS tool, Dayforce preferred.
• Associates degree or higher in a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

This role is four days on-site at our Charlotte office (Monday-Thursday 9-5, Friday remote).

Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day remote

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance