Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

My name is Bill Stevens, and I have a new twelve month plus Payroll Specialist opportunity available for a major firm located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that could be of interest to you, please review my specification below and I am available at any time to speak with you so please feel free to call me. The work schedule will be hybrid, three days a week in the office and two days remote.

Position Summary:

As a Payroll Specialist, you will ensure that all payroll administration and accounting processes are regularly evaluated to be as streamlined and efficient as possible. It will be vital to ensure accuracy and timeliness response to ensure an ideal colleague experience across the firm's business.

Responsibilities:

Maintain all critical payroll controls and procedures, including developing and enforcing standards, to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing, including manual and automated input to the payroll system as well as output from the payroll system to other systems.

Assist overseeing all aspects of wage attachment processing

Ensure all payroll administration and accounting processes are regularly evaluated to be as streamlined and efficient as possible

Maintain all critical payroll controls and procedures, including developing and enforcing standards, to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing, including manual and automated input to the payroll system as well as output from the payroll system to other systems.

Assist overseeing all aspects of wage attachment processing

Prepare payment requests for all third-party payroll liabilities other than taxes

Promptly executes all pre-and post-processing audits to validate payroll accuracy and promptly makes any necessary adjustments so that employees and other key stakeholders have an error-free payroll experience. Inform key partners regarding errors and corrections as appropriate

Enter and release off-cycle, on-demand payments as needed

Collaborate with the Tax Department, FM&C, and HR team members (e.g., Benefits) on all payroll issues.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in payroll functions

Ability to function as a working (hands-on) payroll lead processing payroll, as well as cover for team members in a back-up role for vacation and/or high-volume work efforts.

Strong focus on customer service, working as a supportive escalation expert to the HR Shared Services Center and a valued partner to other COEs and HR Business Partners as required

Ability to manage sensitive information, working with internal partners to accomplish objectives without compromising a high threshold for discretion and confidentiality

Highly autonomous and self-motivated, demonstrating sound judgment and initiative while keeping others informed as appropriate

Strong aptitude for mathematics; highly analytical with a sharp focus on detail and accuracy; able to think logically yet broadly to solve immediate issues, identify and diagnose root cause of systemic issues and take a leadership role in driving improvements and efficiencies.

Highly effective communicator with an ability to effectively correspond verbally and in writing with multiple constituencies at all levels throughout the organization

Accomplished interpersonal and time management skills to successfully prioritize multiple projects at a given time and deliver excellent results with a sense of urgency

Effective manager capable of successfully engaging and leveraging the expertise of assigned team members

Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access

Functional Skills:

Knowledge of payroll administration, controls, governance, and accounting best practices with stablished network for keeping current including but not limited to multi-state payroll practices, requirements, and financial/tax implications

Understanding of current federal, state, and local regulatory and compliance obligations related to payroll and how to fulfill them in a timely and accurate manner

Strong proficiency with Workday Payroll module required

Knowledge of Workday HCM preferred

This position pays $30.00 per hour on a w-2 hourly basis.

The interview process will include an initial telephone or Zoom screening.

Please let me know your interest for this position, availability to interview and start for this position along with a copy of your recent resume or please feel free to call me at any time with any questions.

Regards

Bill Stevens

Senior Technical Recruiter

PRI Technology

Denville, New Jersey 07834

973-354-2799

Bill.Stevens@PRITechnology.com

www.PriTechnology.com