Payroll Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for day-to-day payroll processing functions in Ultipro applications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required with at least 3 years multi-state payroll experience in an hourly labor environment
• Proficiency in Excel (Pivot tables and VLOOKUP)
• Knowledge of applicable state & federal wage & hour laws.
• Multi-state payroll processing experience.

PREFERRED:

• Payroll processing in the following states: CA, CO, MA, MO, NJ, NY, WA
• Ultipro/UKG payroll processing experience
• ADP & Ceridian proficiency in Payroll & Timekeeping software
• Fundamental Payroll Certificate (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus

ADDITIONAL:

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work well under pressure
• Capable of working independently & as a team member with general supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight schedules
• Excellent customer service time-management & prioritization skills a must
• Strong analytical skills
• Commitment to accuracy and quality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to maintaining confidential information

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to the policies outlined in the Aimbridge Employee Handbook.
• Answer timecard questions
• Make sure timecards are approved by 5pm deadline
• Make sure last minute new hires have been entered
• Export data from Time Pro into payroll system
• Process trial run of payroll
• Review payroll for errors
• Transmit payroll by Noon deadline Central time
• Review payroll reports
• Sort payroll checks/stubs and / or pay cards to send to properties
• Create PTO Report for Director of Shared Services
• Process all Payroll Changes (new W-4's Timecard badge reissues direct deposits pay card updates garnishments address updates status changes)
• Review new hire paperwork and enter direct deposit info
• Run reports for benefits and operations
• Respond to phone calls/emails
• Create and maintain GM access in payroll processing system to access paycheck stubs
• Respond to wage verifications
• Other responsibilities as required by the Payroll Manager or other supervisors
• Submit the monthly Bureau of Labor Statistics report
• Submit State reports as needed