Payroll Specialist I

Payroll Specialist I

Department: Accounting
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Senior Manager of Payroll
Location: Corporate Office

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist I provides foundational payroll support through data entry, record maintenance, and payroll processing assistance.

This is an entry-level role designed to build payroll knowledge and prepare employees for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll data entry and processing
• Maintain payroll records and documentation
• Review timekeeping inputs
• Respond to routine payroll inquiries
• Support reporting and reconciliation preparation
• Participate in cross-training

Success Profile

• Learns payroll processes quickly
• Maintains accuracy in assigned tasks
• Meets deadlines with guidance
• Demonstrates reliability and attention to detail

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy rate of 97%
• Task completion timeliness
• Responsiveness to inquiries
• Learning progression

Minimum Qualifications for Considerations:

• High School Education or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience in payroll processing preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Moderate Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook),
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-starter with detail-oriented work habits
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Display professional demeanor
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individuals
• Demonstrate dependability through good attendance, punctuality and adherence to timelines and schedules
• Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures
• Clear communication skills in dealing with CSC Centers, outside departments, other team members and vendors.
• Capable of doing general math and analytical problems.
• Ability to react to change productively and handle essential tasks as assigned
• Able and willing to continue professional development

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, and talking, hearing and visual activity.
• Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds).

Working conditions:

• Normal office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copier/printer/scanners.

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm