HR Payroll Specialist

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Payroll Specialist capable of handling all aspects of the payroll function. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing multiple tasks throughout their day while maintaining a high level of accuracy in their work and production. The specialist may be required to estimate modifications to pay rates on the basis of overtime time off etc. He/she will offer support to the payroll manager to guarantee veracity of data entry.

This role ensures that all stakeholders are kept informed that the various and different payroll and related processes are administered appropriately; that assigned projects are delivered within scope schedule budget and quality and accuracy levels are consistent with expectations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform tasks to establish and maintain employee payroll records
  
• Input review and audit timekeeping and other payrollrelated records
  
• Maintain time and attendance records
  
• Enter new hires into the payroll system
  
• Post changes in pay tax status and other miscellaneous categories
  
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and company policies
  
• Compute wage overtime and other types of pay
  
• Calculate and record payroll deductions (voluntary and involuntary)
  
• Process advance termination and other outofcycle payments
  
• Reconcile earnings and deduction totals
  
• Calculate and prepare general journal entries
  
• Review output registers and reports and correct outofbalance conditions
  
• Prepare and file tax reports
  
• Compile payroll data for management auditors and others
  
• Serve as backup to other payroll specialist
  
• Document procedures
  
• Assure that all employees receive timely responses to inquiries questions etc.
  
• Independently coordinate and communicate with all internal groups hiring managers and external parties (as required).
  
• Address and resolve problems in a timely manner
  
• Take initiative; demonstrate strong decisionmaking and organizational skills
  
• Initiate best practices; develop efficiency improvements
  
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
  
• The Leave & Time Management Team (LTM) creates maintains and provides inputs to payroll relating to leave time and attendance of all employees
  
• Assist in preparing payroll budgets and forecasts.
  
• Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and best practices.
  
• Must have comprehensive HR and payroll knowledge of government policies legislations and tax regulations
  
• Respond to and resolve payrollrelated inquiries from employees