What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Payroll Specialist position at Alliance Resource Group?
About the Role:
We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to support multi-state payroll administration, with a strong focus on compliance and accuracy.
This high-visibility role interacts with employees at all levels and requires expertise in payroll systems and laws.
Key Responsibilities:
- Multi-State Payroll Processing: Administer payroll for a large, multi-state workforce, ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws.
- System Management: Maintain and update payroll system codes, including earnings, deductions, and general ledger distribution.
- Reconciliation & Reporting: Prepare payroll journal entries, reconcile payroll bank and ledger accounts, and ensure payroll financial accuracy.
- Tax Filings & Deductions: Verify payroll tax filings, ensure compliance with tax payments, and reconcile deductions such as 401(k), insurance, and garnishments.
- Year-End & Benefits Support: Assist with W-2 preparation, pension plan reporting, and benefits-related payroll reports.
- Technical & System Support: Identify and troubleshoot system issues within payroll platforms, coordinating with technical support teams as needed.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience: 2-5 years of payroll experience in a large, multi-state company, with hands-on experience using payroll systems.
- Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
- Strong understanding of payroll tax laws and multi-state payroll processing.
- Ability to research and resolve payroll issues independently.
Why This Role?
- Gain valuable experience in a leading manufacturing company with a large workforce.
- Hybrid work setup with exposure to high-level payroll operations.
- Opportunity to contribute to a well-established payroll team in a dynamic industry.
