Payroll Specialist- Part Time, Mon. to Thurs. (30 hrs weekly)

Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist ensures the timely, accurate processing of bi-weekly payroll through the HRIS system. This position works closely with supervisors and managers, accounting, and HR team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting employee data accuracy and payroll compliance.

Essential Job Functions/Duties:

• Audit employee time and labor data; interact with supervisors and managers as required to verify data and resolve discrepancies.
• Process timely, accurate payroll on bi-weekly basis.
• Perform payroll ledger reconciliation; ensure balancing.
• Establish and ensure accuracy of federal, state, and local taxes, social security contributions, employee benefit contributions, fringe benefits, garnishments and other deductions of employee paychecks.
• Assist with balancing payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Analyze and respond to inquiries from employees regarding paycheck amounts, deductions, direct deposit, and other concerns.
• Ensure year end W-2s are generated accurately and timely.
• Processes garnishments and communicate garnishment information to all parties as required by law.
• Research and contribute to the timely process of payroll tax payments. Correct data discrepancies with federal, state and local agencies; collaborate with appropriate agencies and internal staff for resolution.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements; including state tax, unemployment tax and local city/territory accounts, as required.
• Responsible for monitoring and completing tax filings as necessary.
• Assist in standard transactions and reconciliations, as directed.
• Pull various payroll reports from HRIS system, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5+ years' payroll processing experience in large, multi-state environment
• A minimum of an associate degree or bachelor's degree, or comparable experience
• Must have experience with multi-state payroll, garnishments, and automated timesheets
• Experience with payroll tax issues
• Proven ability to complete work accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple tasks under tight deadlines

• Strong and proven customer service skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Prior working experience with HRIS system; ADP Work Force Now preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing and/or semiconductor industry experience

AGCEA offers a full benefits package which includes comprehensive health and wellness plans, 11 paid holidays, PTO and a 4% 401(k) match.

AGCEA is a proud equal opportunity employer