Payroll Specialist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Gather information on hours worked for each employee;
- System preferences: SAP, Workday and/or Kronos;
- Evaluate system processes and offer guidance for improving the timeliness and accuracy of payroll data;
- Prepare and process manual checks and positive pay transmission with bank;
- Candidate must have strong Excel skills and experience working with ADP;
- Prepares, prints and distributes paper timesheets to department to acquire approval signatures in accordance with policy;
- Data entry into APS system;
- Process and issue annual W-2 forms and year end statements;
- Research and resolve withholding order payment discrepancies for agencies and employees;
- Maintain and audit payroll records;
- Assist with system implementation tasks, such as user testing;
- Creates and maintains all Dayforce payroll related reports for the New York office;
- Address and resolve employee complaints relating to the payroll system- Ultipro;
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of each payroll production;
- Review changes to employee data for accuracy.
Requirements:
- Previous multi-state experience preferred;
- Experience using ADP Workforce Now, and ADP Time & Attendance;
- Consistency in giving feedback regarding work progress, timetable and issues;
- Working knowledge of Dayforce or other payroll systems required;
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, human resources, or a related area;
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested;
- Great communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Able to build relationships;
- High school diploma or general education degree ( GED ) and 2+ years of relevant experience; required;
- Completes new projects with a level of independence commensurate with the complexity and importance of the task;
- Partner with HR on policies & procedures affecting employee matters and ensure all payroll changes are accurately processed;
- 1 – 3 years experience assisting with handling full cycle payroll process;
- Minimum one year of work experience in a high-volume garnishment processing department;
- Excellent skills using Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Dynamics Nav;
- Proficiency with MS Excel and accounting systems, with experience with Timberline & Sage 100 Contractor preferred.