What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Clerk position at Rocky Brands Career Opportunities?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:
Utilize the Company’s Human Resource Infrastructure System (HRIS) software for data entry and account management.
Update and maintain payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, saving deductions, and transfers, as required.
Verify employee records and consult with supervisors in the event of a discrepancy.
Effectively communicate information regarding payroll to associates and management.
Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures.
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
Contribute information for audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
Electronically file all relevant reports and documents.
Maintain records with accrual information related to vacation, basic, and supplemental time, employee accounts receivables, and all payroll related files.
Assist with payroll functions of Lifestyle (Puerto Rico) facility and International pay groups, as needed.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Associate’s degree from a two-year college or university; or two (2) to four (4) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
Proven experience working as a Payroll Clerk in a fast-paced organization.
Knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
Intermediate level of skill in Excel, Intermediate knowledge of Word and Outlook.
Accurate data entry skills.
Intermediate knowledge of Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG), or other HRIS.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong clerical, administrative and general office skills.
Excellent communication abilities.
Ability to speak conversational Spanish desirable.
Ability to travel on occasion.
Ability to sit in front of a computer for long periods of a time.
Certification issued by the American Payroll Association desired.
