Garnishment Services Specialist I

Garnishment Services Specialist Level I

The Garnishment Services Specialist Level I (GSS I) is responsible for providing excellent support for all Paylocity's clients that subscribe to this service (except emerging markets). Their primary duties include reading & interpreting court orders (except creditors), setting up the garnishment with correct calculation codes in HR&P Wage Attachment Wizard, scheduling welcome client calls, be able to enter multiple child supports (including prorations). The ideal candidate demonstrates an interest in the Garnishment field and has a desire for continuous learning and improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain garnishment rules in system to determine proper withholding from employee wages according to state rules and garnishment type.
• Maintain employee garnishment data with applicable start and stop dates for each order promptly according to information contained within order and applicable deadlines. Processes ordered wage garnishments: child support, student loans, wage assignments, bankruptcy orders, state and federal tax levies.
• Process E-file documents to courts (as applicable)
• Responds in a timely manner to client's garnishment inquiries.
• Partner with Account Managers to provide resolution to client inquiries.
• Proactively identify issues and utilize available resources to identify appropriate solutions for clients.
• Provide professional & appropriate internal/ external communication as well as progress updates to all stakeholders.
• Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines.
• Validate Garnishment Orders/ Writs are in compliance with local, state, federal laws and ebooks.
• Provide clients guidance on garnishment compliance best practices, organizational change management and Paylocity product fit.
• Ability to manage emerging markets, mid, majors clients with appropriate response time, call metrics, DOCC client service experience, provide Garnishment policy updates with Federal, state, local legislative changes.
• Review GMS Community page, GMS Teams Channel for resolution to client issues and best practices.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee information.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a client-facing role, payroll, accounting, finance, garnishment processing, and/or taxes in a customer service or shared services call center environment.
• Experience in a Paylocity account manager or implementation consultant role is preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Must display sophisticated writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to manage changing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to a changing business environment.
• Ability to problem solve, analyze information, work in team environment, demonstrate professionalism.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply the legal mandates and restrictions related to garnishments laws and regulations.
• General knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and garnishment laws.

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
• Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

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The base pay range for this position is $34,000 - $55,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position offers a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via