Payroll Specialist

Overview

Key responsibilities

• Manage and process accurate and timely payroll for employees including wage calculations deductions and bonuses.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations including tax obligations and reporting.
• Prepare and maintain payroll records and reports for auditing and compliance purposes.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll taxes and benefits in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll data and processes.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll and tax laws to ensure the organizations compliance.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of payroll software and systems.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies or errors.
• Process employee terminations and related final payments in compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Generate payrollrelated reports for management and regulatory authorities.
• Participate in payrollrelated projects such as system upgrades and process improvements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax authorities for payrollrelated inquiries and audits.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of payroll data and information.
• Provide training and support to employees on payrollrelated matters such as timesheet management and expense reporting.

Required qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field.
• Proven work experience as a Payroll Specialist Payroll Clerk or in a similar role.
• Indepth knowledge of payroll processes tax regulations and relevant legislation.
• Proficiency in using payroll software and systems with experience in ADP Workday or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong understanding of benefits administration and related payroll implications.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in processing payroll data and calculations.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to meet payroll deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with employees management and external parties.
• Keen analytical and problemsolving abilities to identify and resolve payroll issues.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Familiarity with general accounting principles and practices.
• Certification such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus.
• Knowledge of multistate payroll and international payroll processing is advantageous.
• Experience in process improvement and project management related to payroll is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes.

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