Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Specialist
Position Summar
yThe Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate, end-to-end payroll processing across diverse employee groups. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while managing payroll data, tax filings, garnishments, and deductions. The position partners closely with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to support payroll operations, resolve issues, and maintain data integrity in a complex, multi-state environment
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Reporting & Collaborati
on • Reports to the Payroll Manag
er • No direct repor
ts • Collaborates with Human Resources, Finance, and Benefits teams across multiple locatio
ns
Key Responsibilit
ie s• Process regular and off-cycle payrolls for salaried, hourly, union, and multi-state employ
ee s• Audit and validate payroll data including time records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and accru
al s• Ensure compliance with payroll laws, company policies, and union agreeme
nt s• Manage payroll adjustments such as retro pay, bonuses, corrections, and final payche
ck s• Administer garnishments and other statutory deductions, ensuring timely and accurate remitta
nc e• Maintain employee payroll records, including pay changes, tax updates, and employment status chan
ge s• Partner with HR to support onboarding, terminations, and leave-related payroll activit
ie s• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax issues, and system-related conce
rn s• Support payroll tax filings, audits, reconciliations, and year-end proces
se s• Assist with payroll-related journal entries and funding requireme
nt s• Provide guidance and training to HR and administrative staff on payroll processes and timekeep
in g• Contribute to system upgrades, testing, and process improvement initiati
ve s• Maintain accurate documentation of payroll procedures and identify opportunities for efficie
ncy
Qualificat
ionsEducation & Experi
en ce• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experie
nc e)• 3+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experi
en ce• Experience in multi-state, union, or complex payroll environments prefe
rr ed• Experience with cloud-based payroll systems (e.g., UKG Pro, Workday, ADP) prefe
rred
Skills & Know
le dge• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage and hour compl
ia nce• Knowledge of payroll systems, timekeeping processes, and internal con
tr ols• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft
Excel
Core Compet
en cies• Exceptional attention to detail and ac
cu racy• Strong analytical and problem-solving
sk ills• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced envir
on ment• Effective communication and collaboration across
t eams• High level of discretion when handling confidential infor
ma tion• Strong customer service orien
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