Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistJob description: Payroll SpecialistPrimary Role:• Timely and accurately pay employees based on time and attendance data received from field locations, as well as process onetime non-reoccurring payments such as bonus, deferred compensation and severances. Other /special projects as requests.Key Accountabilities:• Ensure that American Water payrolls are processed, completed and paid timely and accurately.• Interface with and maintain effective working relationships with Regional HR Managers and Local Timekeepers. Ensure a high level of customer service that meets the needs and expectations of AW employees.• Keep abreast and maintain working knowledge of all HR and Payroll policies and procedures as well as payroll systems.• Responsible to interpret, administrator and deduct from employee payroll, all court ordered wage garnishments and or Internal Revenue levies.• Perform at level that assists in attaining overall and team-level performance measure and goalsRequired Skills:• 3-5 years' payroll related experience paying 5000 plus employees in a multi-state fast paced environment; ADP experience required.Manager's note:• 3-5 years' payroll related experience paying 5000 plus employees in a multi-state fast paced environment.• Looking for a seasoned candidate; experience with time and attendance is key. Also looking for garnishment experience.• Candidate needs to be a self-starter with strong communication skills.• Strong Excel skills. ADP experience is required.• This is an ASAP start.Looking forward for your reply.