Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistResponsibilities:Ensures employee wages are paid in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local/provincial regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.Ensures employee payroll deductions are properly calculated and deducted (benefits, wage garnishments, taxes).Responsible for assigned payroll process and data accuracy, including upload file preparation and balancing.Prepare monthly union reportsAudits all preview payroll reports for anomalies; identifies and addresses issues within the data set.Assists employees with time and attendance questions.Partners with Internal and External Business Partners to test new functional system enhancements, system updates and integrations.Provides Excel analytics and reporting, ad-hoc and scheduled.Participate in payroll coverage for other regions as neededIs compliant & stays up to date on legislative changes regarding federal, state, local/provincial wage, and tax laws.Delivers excellent customer service by providing accurate and meaningful answers to employee wage, and tax inquiries.Collaborates with other shared service divisions.Adheres to learning guides/Standard Operations Procedures ("SOP") and best practice content.Maintains payroll record retention for all edits and adjustments.Other duties as assignedTarget Compensation:$55,00- $60,000 Annual SalaryPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.QualificationsSkills:Organization Strategies: IntermediateMicrosoft Excel: IntermediateEthical Conduct: IntermediateCommunication: IntermediateDetail Oriented: IntermediateBehaviors:Team Player: Works well as a member of a groupThought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subjectDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellMotivations:Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpGoal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksEducation:Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field.Experience:Experience with payroll applications such as ADP and/or UKG ProAnalytical mindset with a strong sense of urgency and flexibilityStrong organizational skills & the ability to meet strict deadlinesProficient in Excel, Word and other MS office applicationsExperience in execution of Union payroll (preferred)3+ years of progressive payroll experienceLicenses & Certifications:RI Lottery License Ops (Required)IN Non-Licensed (Preferred)MS Non-Licensed (Preferred)NJ Non-Licensed (Preferred)NV Gaming Registration (Preferred)Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.