Payroll Specialist

Soteria HR has an opening for a full-time payroll processing specialist. This is a hybrid position that will require up to two (2) day in an office in Malone, NY. Overall position will be responsible for multiple client payroll processing in various software systems. Assisting with onboarding new employees and providing outstanding client servicing.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Process various payroll for multiple clients with weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly schedules.
• Ability to learn multiple payroll processing systems.
• Ensure employees receive their pay accurately and on time, including final paychecks.
• Understand payroll tax withholding processing and employee benefit deductions and correctly apply in payroll.
• Understand garnishment processing when applicable.
• Answer employee or client questions and provide outstanding customer services.
• Process final paychecks for employee separation within state law compliance.
• Set up and manage employee time off accruals and timecards in timekeeping systems. Track employee leave for payroll.
• Process workers compensation payroll reports.
• Fund employee retirement 401k contributions.
• New employee onboarding, input employee data and assist with electronic onboarding.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual audits as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good client relations and customer service
• Ability to operate payroll software programs. Experience with Paylocity strongly preferred.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and high quality of work.
• Understanding of payroll laws, taxes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite(Outlook, Word and Excel) or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, office administration, finance and payroll experience preferred but this position can be entry-level with on-site training provided.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Malone, NY 12953 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Malone, NY 12953: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Malone, NY 12953

Salary : $19 - $21