What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Johnson Health Tech Companies?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Position Overview
Johnson North America utilizes a Shared Services model that enables resources to be leveraged across the organization. The Shared Services team is made up of information technology, human resources, supply chain, finance and accounting professionals that support all business units. The Payroll Specialist administers the payroll function for the Company under the guidance of Finance and Human Resources.
Responsibilities :
Payroll Processing Support :
Processes employee payroll information (timesheets, deduction authorizations, etc.), prints or transmits paychecks, ensuring accurate and timely payment made to employees for each payroll period.
Ensures status changes and audits of time records are accurate and any discrepancies are addressed and resolved.
Files required documents and reports according to Company’s and state and federal payroll guidelines (i.e. W-2s, , garnishments, etc.)
Analyze and respond to inquiries and concerns from employees regarding paycheck questions, involving other resources / staff as needed.
Process garnishments and communicate garnishment information to all parties
Keeps current with HR payroll policies and public policy changes affecting payroll rules and guidelines
Builds professional excel reports from payroll reporting software
Responsible for answering employee questions in a timely manner.
Ensures that rules and regulations concerning confidentiality, privacy and retention are followed.
Marginal Job Functions :
Other projects as needed.
Process Knowledge :
Knowledge of standard payroll concepts, practices, and procedures required
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Email, and Internet
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Exceptional organization and time management skills to meet deadlines within timely deadline constraints
Works well independently as well as with other members of the team
Able to effectively present ideas and information through excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to be consistently accurate
Requires the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Strong sense of initiative and a sense of urgency, demonstrated by accomplishing tasks; improving current work processes; and assisting others when necessary
Ability to embrace deadlines
Able to project a positive and professional demeanor to all internal and external contacts
Requirements : Education :
Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree
Combination of education and experience
Additional consideration given for Certified Payroll Professional certification (CPP)
Experience :
Minimum of three years of experience with processing payroll for a multi-state employer
Experience with computerized payroll systems and HRIS systems, Paylocity experience a plus
Experience with Local, State and Federal pay and taxation regulations
Other Requirements :
Knowledge of standard payroll concepts, practices and procedures required
Prior general accounting experience a plus
Intermediate Excel skills, including work with pivot tables and v-lookups required
Exceptional attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and providing a high-level of customer service
Skills : Process Knowledge :
Knowledge of standard payroll concepts, practices, and procedures required
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Email, and Internet
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Exceptional organization and time management skills to meet deadlines within timely deadline constraints
Works well independently as well as with other members of the team
Able to effectively present ideas and information through excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to be consistently accurate
Requires the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Strong sense of initiative and a sense of urgency, demonstrated by accomplishing tasks; improving current work processes; and assisting others when necessary
Ability to embrace deadlines
Able to project a positive and professional demeanor to all internal and external contacts
Benefits :
We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include :
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