HR Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist will foster a healthy workplace by ensuring our HR and payroll procedures run smoothly at all times while maintaining the strictest confidence with all sensitive employee information. Responsible for the day-to-day payroll functions while fostering healthy workplace practices throughout every department.

Payroll Responsibilities:

• Maintain HRIS database and run reports as needed
• Monitor and respond to high volume of internal and external Payroll inquiries.
• Maintain personnel and other related files.
• Process and respond timely to Unemployment Insurance claims.
• Checking timesheets for accuracy
• Entering data into databases and spreadsheets
• Handling direct deposit requests and data
• Processing paper checks for distribution
• Acquiring all necessary signatures to distribute payroll
• Processing wage garnishments
• Making adjustments in pay for raises, bonuses and commission

HR Specialist / Payroll Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years HR and Payroll experience required.
• Associate Degree in related field preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint) skills, experience with ADP, Adobe Acrobat, Salesforce preferred.
• Knowledgeable of Federal and Arizona employment and payroll laws.
• Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills; oriented towards detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Experienced and comfortable interacting with individuals/groups at every level of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)