What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Interior Logic Group, Inc.?
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Summary
As a Payroll Specialist, the position reports to the Payroll Manager. This person will become a subject matter expert for activities related to weekly corporate payroll processing which requires strong communication and interpersonal skills. The Payroll Specialist will own certain general assigned payroll functions during payroll processing, including but not limited to weekly payroll audits, while ensuring timely and accurate reporting, adhering to management or external deadlines. The Payroll Specialist will take initiative to improve processes and recommend automation improvements in the spirit of continuous improvement
Essential Functions
Required
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, individual with disabilities, veteran status, gender identity or national origin.
Summary
As a Payroll Specialist, the position reports to the Payroll Manager. This person will become a subject matter expert for activities related to weekly corporate payroll processing which requires strong communication and interpersonal skills. The Payroll Specialist will own certain general assigned payroll functions during payroll processing, including but not limited to weekly payroll audits, while ensuring timely and accurate reporting, adhering to management or external deadlines. The Payroll Specialist will take initiative to improve processes and recommend automation improvements in the spirit of continuous improvement
Essential Functions
- Serve as a backup to other payroll team members
- Complete weekly payroll procedures within prescribed timeframes in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with internal payroll policies
- Research and resolve discrepancies in employee pay.
- Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Prepare and review schedules in support of external audit requirements
- Provide customer service to internal customers by providing ad hoc reports, analysis and answering questions
- Ensure tax entity notices are handled timely
- Process Garnishments as they are received
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business preferred
- 2 years of progressive payroll processing experience for companies with up to 5k employees, with proven track record of problem solving and continuous improvement
- Highly analytical and with strong knowledge of payroll protocols
- 2 years of experience using Workday (payroll and general configuration) and/or ADP
- Team player and collaborator with a positive attitude.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage projects simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy and confidentiality
- Advanced excel skills
Required
- Strong technology skills and the ability to leverage technology in work processes
- Strong communication skills, including written communication
- High level organizational skills, time management skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet deadlines
- Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and effectively handle interpersonal relationships with others
- Must pass work eligibility requirements
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, individual with disabilities, veteran status, gender identity or national origin.
