Payroll Specialist

Processes and records the Agency’s payroll timely and accurately. Duties include: Responds to inquiries from Agency personnel regarding payroll matters. Provides procedural instruction regarding payroll and timekeeping. Enters and processes employee time, payroll adjustments, garnishments and pay cards. Processes payroll transactions accurately and timely. Minimum Qualifications Ability to maintain confidentiality relative to payroll Successfully pass a criminal background check the meets agency standards. High school diploma or GED Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word. Demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures. Preferred Qualifications Experience with UKG or similar Payroll Systems Essential Functions Communication Responds to inquiries from Agency personnel regarding payroll matters. Provides procedural instruction regarding payroll and timekeeping. Effectively communicates with all internal customers regardless of their areas of responsibility in a courteous and professional manner. Maintains strict confidentiality of information generated or gathered. Conducts Payroll training for managers. Knowledge Performs duties in accordance with applicable Federal and State regulations and Goodwill’s philosophy, policies and procedures. Understands proper taxation of employer paid benefits. Working knowledge of computerized timekeeping and payroll systems. Resolves Payroll problems and exceptions in timely fashion. Administration Enters and processes employee time, payroll adjustments, garnishments and pay cards. Processes payroll transactions accurately and timely. Maintains Agency payroll information in HRIS database. Prepares reporting for employees, managers, vendors and tax agencies when necessary. Develops ad hoc reporting as needed. Understanding of Goodwill NNE policies. Why Work for Goodwill - Our employees are important to us, and we want the best, so we take care of them and their families. Medical, Dental, Life and Vision insurance offered 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Paid Short& Long Term Disability Generous Paid Time Off Plan Paid Holidays 50% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT Valuable job training with growth potential Discount on personal cell phone plans Local communitydiscounts Payroll Processing Intermediate Customer Service Intermediate Computer proficiency Intermediate Confidentiality Intermediate Basic Math Intermediate Behaviors Team Player Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Ability to Make an Impact Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Education Required High School Diploma/GED or better. Experience Required Demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures. Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word Preferred Experience with Ultimate Software of similar Payroll systems Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr