Payroll Specialist

Job Description Payroll Specialist Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Pay: $23-25.00 per hour Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 36.25, Typical office hours, may need to work some evening and weekends. 1 remote work day after completing 90-days. Benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing coverage Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance Employer-paid basic long-term disability coverage Optional voluntary life, short-term disability, and enhanced long-term disability coverage Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Flexible spending accounts 403(b) retirement savings plan Employer-funded pension plan for eligible employees About the Role Accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for assigned ARC’s. Assist ARC HR Coordinators in maintaining and updating employee records in the Human Resources Database. Enter Child Support Orders, Garnishments and all other payroll deductions into the Payroll system and then ensure that accurate and appropriate deductions are withheld from employees’ paychecks. Process manual payroll check calculations for missed employee payroll checks as requested by ARC personnel. Provide solutions to HR Coordinators with their day-to-day employee record maintenance questions. Maintain employees’ benefit accrual hours in the timekeeping system per regulations in the TSA Employee Handbook. Compare and Reconcile Medical and Life Insurance billings with employees’ Payroll Deductions. Assume the responsibility of entering Human Resources and Payroll data for ARC’s during temporary vacancies in the HR Coordinator’s position. Ensure that all ARC’s are fully in compliance with all State and Federal Payroll regulations as pertains to current Minimum Wage laws and appropriate State and Local Taxes. Research and provide solutions to ARC employees’ paycheck and Timecard inquiries. Calculate and ensure that the Vacation Payouts for eligible terminated employees are accurately processed and paid. Run and provide Human Resources and Payroll Managerial Reports to the ARC’s on a bi-weekly basis. Support the Mission Statement of The Salvation Army. Other duties may be assigned to support the mission of the Department and the ARC Command. Additional Information Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related business field is preferred, along with one to two years of payroll processing experience. ADP experience or another payroll product is preferred. Skills & Abilities Must have a general understanding of The Salvation Army’s health plans, including HIPAA regulations. Must be able to read and interpret the Employee Handbook, Employee Health Plan, and Employee Pension Plan manuals. Well organized with good communication skills, both oral and written. Must possess excellent attention to detail with regards to procedures, processes, and policies while maintaining strict confidentiality. Professional office setting Some evening and weekend work may be required The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr RadNet