Payroll Specialist

This is an immediate direct hire opportunity for a Payroll Specialist! The person selected will be on our client’s payroll from day one!

About the Client:

Our client leads with strong family values by developing and inspiring their people to provide quality solutions for communities to power their everyday lives. Position Summary

Job Overview of Payroll Specialist:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurately and efficiently processing payroll, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills to resolve payroll discrepancies, and the ability to collaborate with employees and management to address payroll-related inquiries. The Payroll Specialist plays a key role in maintaining accurate payroll records, supporting key operational processes, and providing excellent customer service to ensure smooth payroll operations.

Key Job Responsibilities of Payroll Specialist:

· Complete and process weekly payroll in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

· Collect, review, and monitor employee daily timesheets for accuracy and completeness.

· Utilize strong customer service skills to effectively address employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and related concerns, providing clear and timely resolutions.

· Maintain payroll reconciliations for each pay period.

· Update and manage pay rate, union, and other payroll-related tables in the payroll system.

· Process payments for payroll taxes, 401(k), FOC, HSA, union dues, and other payroll-related deductions.

· File and retain payroll-related reports and documents as required for audits and

· compliance.

· Partner with various departments to verify employee records, proactively identify

discrepancies, and implement solutions that enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.

· Safeguard confidential payroll information and ensure compliance with document retention policies.

· Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency.

· Stay updated on payroll regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Abilities of Payroll Specialist:

· Required 3 years payroll experience.

· Prior experience working with an ERP or automated accounting system is a plus.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Knowledge of time and attendance and payroll concepts.

· Union or construction industry experience preferred.

· Excellent data entry skills with the ability to analyze, solve problems and make decisions.

· Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines.

· Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits for Payroll Specialist role:

· Medical (through BCBS/BCN). (The company pays a percentage).

· PPO Plan.

· HMO Plan with (2) different deductible plans and HSA (employees contribute full amount of HSA).

· Basic Dental (company pays a percentage).

· Basic Vision (company pays a percentage).

· Accident Plan (Paid by employee if elected).

· Life, Short, & Long Disability (Paid by employee if elected).

· Critical Illness (Paid by employee if elected).

· LegalShield: access to advice and counsel from lawyers (Paid by employee if elected).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000