Payroll Coordinator

The Payroll Coordinator is an integral part of the Payroll team, supporting the functions of the Payroll Specialists. This individual works closely with human resources and benefits departments, and management to maintain accurate payroll profiles, and serves as a resource to answer customers, management and/or vendor inquiries.

This role will collaborate with HR and location contacts to gather new hire information to facilitate onboarding of new hires, as well as managing updates to active team member profiles, including but not limited to taxes, benefits, and garnishments. They will be the go-to person when it comes to team member data. They will assist the Payroll Manager and Payroll Specialists in all levels of payroll related tasks to provide the best customer service to team members and management. The qualified candidate must be a team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment and with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Payroll Coordinator Specific Duties Include:

• Perform employee maintenance, adhering to the highest standards of accuracy, precision, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Responding to inquiries from employees, management and outside agencies through a variety of communications; phone, email, report requests, etc.
• Serve as backup for basic payroll process, providing coverage during Payroll Specialist absences, and gain experience in the full scope of that position.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of R.D. Offutt Company.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.
• Participate in all company/location driven communication efforts, including open book meetings, huddles, department meetings and other related efforts.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Payroll Coordinator Job Requirements:

• Detailed oriented individual who performs with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent customer service skills
•  Proficiency in Excel, Outlook and Word
• Strong ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to work under time constraints to ensure critical deadlines are met
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment
• May occasionally require the ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours.  Schedules may vary based on business need.
• Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship