Payroll Specialist- Confidential

Confidential Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist will provide fiduciary assistance/support for the Payroll Manager and Business Administrator. Qualifications: -High school diploma required (Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred) -Minimum of one year payroll department experience -Experience with payroll software and job appropriate technology -Strong attention to detail required Responsibilities: -Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data. -Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers. -Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages. -Record payroll data in our software system and verify all amounts prior to cutting checks - Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. -Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests. -Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes. - Verify timekeeping records and consult employees about any discrepancies -Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential. -Initiate direct deposits -Change employee banking records when necessary to process payments accurately -Record employee complaints, questions and concerns about payroll services and communicate those issues to Payroll manager Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 Benefits for full-time staff include medical, prescription, dental, pension, sick/vacation time 12-month, Non-aligned, non-tenurable