Payroll Specialist

Job Code: 13192 Location: Saco 04072 Department: Other FT/PT Status: Full Time Summary Sweetser is looking to add a Payroll Specialist to the payroll team! The payroll specialist will assist with payroll processing and reporting for the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Process bi-weekly payroll. Assist employees with electronic time cards. Work with supervisors and employees to process payroll correction forms. Verify all payroll and benefit information including changes in exemptions, pay increases, insurance coverage, deductions, job title and department transfers for all types of employees – salary, hourly, Fee For Service and relief. Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability and non-taxable wages. Provide customer service to all employees by answering questions and requests for information. Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing payroll data. Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes. Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping all information confidential. Guarantee accuracy of payroll by checking payroll registers and reports. Process funding requests for payroll, 403(b) plan, garnishments and wage attachments and other miscellaneous deductions. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications. Contribute to team effort by completing related tasks as needed. Demonstrate an understanding of the organization’s safety policies and practices by attending required safety trainings and reporting accidents and suspected safety hazards to supervisor. Fulfill job function by participating as an active member in all training and participating on organization task forces, as needed. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Proficient in computerized payroll and accounting systems, including electronic time cards and employee earned time accruals. Personal Computer, word processing, spreadsheets (Excel) and data entry skills. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook. Excellent interpersonal skills required to help educate and assist coworkers, employees and/or supervisors with various needs. Strong time management skills and sensitivity to deadlines. Demonstrates excellent analytical skills along with excellent written and oral skills. Demonstrates excellent organization skills and attention to detail. Ability to provide excellent customer service. EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalency required. Experience Minimum of 5 years of combined in-house and out-sourced payroll experience, Accounts payable experience a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr