Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

The primary function of the Payroll Specialist will primarily be responsible for providing payroll support for the GMS Payroll Team, Payroll system and other HR related third party applications.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to ensure timely and accurate processing of time and attendance data necessary to accurately process payroll.
• Responds to verifications and employment and wage garnishments
• Ensures Time & Attendance and other HR related systems are functioning properly.
• Adheres to internal control processes, including payroll balancing and other internal control compliance.
• Verifies Paid Time Off accruals and balances across all companies.
• Responds to employee questions about their pay, deductions, and other payroll-related matters.
• Investigates and resolves any errors or discrepancies in payroll processing.
• Works with other departments, such as Human Resources and Finance, to ensure accurate and efficient payroll processing.
• Setting up new employees in the payroll system.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience
• Strong Microsoft office skills
• Strong application / software support experience
• General knowledge of HR, payroll, and timekeeping

Core Competencies

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity. Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others' opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team. Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
• Help champion an inclusive working environment by: Empowering others to bring their full selves to the workplace. Celebrating, welcoming, and valuing the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce. Recognizing that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in stationary position in an office environment: 80% Will frequently move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Required Cognitive Skills

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to receive and analyze information.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

Job Location: SRS Distribution - McKinney 7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104