Payroll Specialist

Tradewind Group

Posted: 1 month ago

Duties:

Payroll (65%)

  • Performs payroll entry and semi-monthly processing for the family of companies.
    • Records and inputs employee information such as personal data, compensation, benefits, tax data, new hires, terminations, and changes.
    • Manages workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
    • Calculates and processes manual and special checks; reviews, edits and makes corrections and adjustments as needed.
    • Oversees the calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including wage and hour laws.
    • Processes exception payrolls and adjustments.
    • Reconciles payroll prior to transmission and validates confirmation reports.
    • Ensures accuracy in payroll input and overall data integrity.
  • Oversees time and attendance, leave accruals, coding of leaves, and its flow into payroll.
    • Audits time and attendance information from time clock details.
  • Performs payroll audit for all payroll entry made by the HR team.
  • Maintains GL functions in the system and coordinates and facilitates changes in the GL with Accounting departments as necessary.
  • Oversees the processing of W-2s and assists Accounting with annual income tax filings.
  • Establishes new companies and new states in payroll and benefits; conducts research and ensures compliance to specific state, county, and local requirements.
  • Manages multi-state payroll tax issues; stays current on tax compliance issues.

HRIS/Reporting (20%)

  • Works closely with ADP on system improvements and efficiencies.
  • Assists with the preparation of budget and incentive schedules.
  • Responsible to provide effective and efficient management of the HR system.
  • Compiles data for annual EPLI renewals.
  • Compile data and reports for both internal and external audits.
  • Performs group data updates, exports, imports, clean-ups, and research/reports on any data discrepancies.
  • Responsible for the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by federal, state, and local laws, regulatory bodies, and other departments in the organization.
  • Participates in benchmark surveys and studies to proactively identify market trends.
  • Provides payroll data for work comp and general liability policies and premium audits.
  • Performs formal and informal systems related training for employees and management.

Compensation (10%)

  • Serves as a back-up and support to the Senior Compensation analyst.
  • Ensures proper distribution of non-qualified executive compensation programs, to including stock options, executive fringe benefits, and retirement plans.
  • Participates in annual market benchmark studies (including salary surveys and peer group analysis). Analyzes and provides salary adjustment recommendations.
  • Responsible for the preparation and distribution of the annual Total Compensation Statement.
  • Ensures all compensation programs are compliant with State and Federal regulatory and compliance requirements including tax reporting.
  • Prepares annual reports, including eligible compensation reports and leave liability reports.
  • Assumes primary role in financial/payroll audits.
  • Develops and provides education and communication to management and employees at all levels of the company regarding compensation programs.
  • Completes compensation related projects as assigned.

HR General (5%)

  • Reviews processes and procedures to implement changes to improve department performance; analyzes department needs and translates them into proper business system requirements.
  • Performs, tracks progress, and meets deadlines for specialized work projects.
  • Develops policies, procedures, guidelines, documentation on related functions.
  • Proactively communicates with employees and responds in a timely manner as necessary.
  • Ensures the accuracy and timely payment of invoices.
  • Prepares and submits any employment verification request forms received from various institutions.
  • Appropriately maintains confidentiality of all information obtained in the course of performing this job.
  • Maintains appropriate files in compliance with internal and external requirements.
  • Oversees records retention for the department and supply ordering.
  • Coordinates and assists with employee events and activities.

Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, human resources or related field required.
  • Minimum of 3 years direct payroll processing experience, to include strong working knowledge and/or experience in salary administration.
  • An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience will be considered.

65,000.00 – 80,000.00 USD Annual