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Payroll Specialist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.57 - $32.36/hr

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Payroll Specialist

Oxford Industries

Seattle, WA • On-site

$21.57 - $32.36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


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6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

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Job description

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HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU:
  • For full time employees, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program, generous paid time off.
  • Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity.
  • 50% discount at restaurants and retail locations.
  • Career advancement opportunities as we are growing!
  • For more benefit related information please click HERE.

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https://www.tommybahama.com/content/dam/tommy/Career%20pages/Tommy_Bahama_Benefits_Final_WA.pdf

SET THE COURSE

Responsible for all payroll functions related to a specific business group. Ensures that all pay checks for that group accurately reflect hours worked, wages, and deductions. Verifies accuracy of accruals related to federal, state, and local taxes and fees. Ensures that changes to payroll data are entered accurately and in a timely manner.

BE THE ISLAND GUIDE

  • Gathers information necessary to process and transmit payroll bi-weekly.
  • Information includes: W4 and direct deposit forms.
  • Imputed Income as necessary.
  • Retroactive pay and adjustments as needed.
  • Manage Leave of Absence calculations, about 5 to 10 per pay period.
  • Verifies hours worked, wages and deductions are accurately reflected.
  • Transmits payroll on time.
  • Processes new hire, transfers, terminations, and employee changes. Approximately 30-60 new hires/terminations each payroll period.
  • Processes void and manual checks as needed. Approximately 30-60 per pay period.
  • Reconciles un-cashed checks and follows state escheat laws.
  • Process tips to minimum to ensure tipped employees are paid minimum wage.
  • Manage ATO balances.
  • Manage employee time in Kronos and run ADP/Kronos interface daily.
  • Troubleshoot ADP and Kronos.
  • Runs reports for various business groups per pay period and as needed.
  • Maintains knowledge of multi-state payroll tax and labor laws to ensure timeliness in termination pay and ensure labor laws are followed.
  • Communicates with business group in a timely manner and develops relationships with designated business group.
  • Ensures list of current employees is up to date and accurate.
  • Gathers information, creates, and distributes reports as requested.
  • Prepares Fed Ex packages.
  • Acts as back-up to fellow Payroll Specialists when they are absent or on vacation.
  • Other projects as assigned.

ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE

Education and Certifications

  • High school degree required
  • BA or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years work experience in a payroll department

Experience and Skills

  • Proficient communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Able to build relationships
  • Proficient Math skills
  • Experience using ADP Payforce and Kronos
  • Word, Outlook
  • Advanced Excel skills

Competencies

Detail oriented, deadline driven, good communications skills written and verbal. Ability to solve problems.

Multiple factors will vary the applicable rate of pay for this role, including an individual's experience, knowledge, and skillset, as well as work location and available budget.

Rate Range: $21.57 to $32.36 Hourly

Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!

Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at recruiter@tommybahama.com.

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