Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Position Overview:

SSF is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team. This role involves managing and processing payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments for all employees. This position is full-time remote or hybrid depending on location with great benefits.

Company Overview:

SSF Imported Auto Parts, LLC is an industry leader in the distribution of high-quality parts for European cars. We are in four states and in eleven locations. For over 40 years, our philosophy has been to meet our customers' needs and exceed their expectations. We live by the certainty that every individual at SSF makes a unique and important contribution to our success.   

Payroll Specialist Essential Job Functions:

• Process payroll for employees, including calculating wages, deductions, and taxes.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to gather and validate payroll information, such as new hires, terminations, promotions, and salary changes.
• Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, investigating and resolving issues promptly and accurately.
• Generate payroll reports, including tax filings, benefits deductions, and other required reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security standards for all payroll-related information.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports, including tax filings and benefits reconciliations.
• Support 401(k) reporting and audit.
• Stay updated on changes to payroll laws and regulations.
• Support HR with payroll and other related tasks as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of payroll principles, tax regulations, and compliance standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Certification such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus.
• Experience in multi-state payroll processing.
• Detail Oriented.
  
  

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
  
  

Benefits to joining the SSF Team! 

• Up to 19 days of accrued paid time off annually 
• 8 paid holidays  
• 401(k) match up to 4% 
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 
• Flexible spending account 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Commuter Benefits
  
  

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