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Payroll Specialist

Direct Staffing Inc

Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for working with the existing payroll team to perform all payroll related activities for the North American Shared Service group. This will include, but not be limited to, the following responsibilities:

  • Process full cycle end-to-end payrolls
  • Employee inquiry resolution, including assisting the team with Case Management emails & phone calls as needed
  • Be responsible for timely employee master-file changes
  • Perform non-regular earnings payments
  • Perform periodic earnings and deduction audits
  • Distribution of mail, payroll checks and various reports
  • Assist with garnishment copies and reviews
  • Be responsible for inquiry resolution and follow up
  • Assist the team in identifying areas where enhancements can be made to streamline existing workflows
  • Fulfill responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the Company values and behaviors

A successful Payroll Specialist will be able to independently handle the day-to-day payroll processing requirements while working with the Payroll Managers to help drive process improvements.

Job Requirements:

  • Candidates for this position must have 2 plus years of experience processing payroll for multinational public employers.
  • Candidates should be self-starters, reliable with a strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize their workload to ensure timely issue resolution.
  • In addition, this individual should possess the following skills:
    • Ability to provide world-class customer service
    • Strong written and verbal communications skills
    • Ability to deliver top flight work in a fast growth environment
    • Working knowledge of software platforms, including ProBusiness and Workday
    • Ability and desire to learn new skills
    • Proficient in Excel
    • Ability to work as a part of a larger group

SCREENING QUESTIONS

  • How many employees do you process payroll for?
  • What payroll systems have you used?

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Direct Staffing Inc

Direct Staffing Inc
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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