Payroll Specialist chez EIHAB HUMAN SERVICES

Description

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for the processing of payroll for multiple states on a biweekly schedule. Create and maintain reports and respond to payroll related inquiries. Maintain a current and comprehensive understanding of all applicable processes, as well as state and county payroll laws and taxes.

RESPONSBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensure employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsible for the end-to-end payroll cycle including multiple groups of employees.
• Process multi-tax jurisdiction payrolls for roughly 1200 employees on a biweekly pay frequency. Pay cycles include hourly and salaried employees.
• Assist with reporting and analytics for senior management, Finance Department etc.
• Provide administrative support for payroll related functions and inquiries. Demonstrate ability to respond and resolve payroll inquires and discrepancies in a professional, accurate and timely manner while delivering quality customer service.
• Verify funds for stop payments are properly credited to the correct accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities including processing required documentation.
• Assist in determining correct pay amounts by applying overtime rates, deductions, and bonuses through computerized systems.
• Processing wage garnishments, tax withholdings and other payroll deductions, as needed.
• Validate and remit 403b payments and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payments.
• Keep track of hour rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, and new hire information changes.
• Monitor and track overtime hours and run bi-weekly reports to identify trends.
• Assist with audit requirements such as, providing schedules and documents related to the financial statement audit, 403b audit and worker compensation audits.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Perform special projects as needed and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a payroll position; Bachelor’s Degree a plus but not required; accounting or relevant field experience is a plus
• Knowledge of Paycom or similar payroll system; Demonstrate ability to generate payroll reports and analytics is a strong plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Skilled in payroll best practices and working knowledge of applicable payroll taxes, and related laws and regulations, for NY, NJ, and PA a plus.
• Adherence to internal controls and exhibits ability to maintain high confidentiality.
• Extremely organized individual who pays meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate in the highest levels both verbally and in writing.
• Adaptable to change.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.
• Self-starter with ability to manage assigned workflows independently.