Hybrid Payroll Specialist (Morganton, NC, US, 28655) at Siegwerk Druckfarben | Ink, Heart & Soul

We are seeking a part time Payroll Specialist. This will be a hybrid role where you'll need to be within a commutable distance to either one of our sites in Morganton, NC or Des Moines, IA. The successful candidate must demonstrate extreme sensitivity to confidential information, must be very detail oriented, take initiative to review data for anomalies and investigate issues.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for US (multi-state) and Canada employees (exempt and non-exempt)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations, including but not limited to tax withholding and reporting
• Respond to employee inquiries about pay, resolving discrepancies, and providing guidance on payroll related matters
• Ensure accuracy of hours worked and pay
• Enter and update payroll data in Paychex
• Prepare, process and submit payroll related tax filings, ensuring they are done timely and in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws
• Process off-cycle manual checks and adjustments as needed
• Reconcile quarterly and year-end payroll reports and W-2 forms to ensure accuracy
• Create payroll reports to support HR and benefits.
• Train managers on reviewing/approving and correcting time cards and shifts
• Provide user system support when needed
• Collaborate with the Human Resources team to ensure all payroll items are updated correctly in Paychex. These include but aren’t limited to benefit updates, bonuses, and pay changes
• Assist with the annual 401k audit
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience processing payroll preferred
• Multi state payroll and compliance experience preferred
• Paychex experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Excel