Payroll Specialist

Resourcing Edge (RE), is one of the most respected Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) in the market. RE is committed to providing excellent Human Resource Services through access to knowledgeable and energetic professionals working in an enjoyable team environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurately processing all types of employee compensation
• Coordinates weekly, bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for assigned clients
• Maintain and update payroll records 
• Coordinates direct deposits and automatic payments
• Responsible for processing termination and pay check discrepancies
• Understand and maintain time off accruals
• Process garnishments
• Calculate new hire pay, termination pay and adjustments to payroll
• Ensure that computing, withholding, and deductions are done correctly
• Prepares payroll reports and invoices for clients
• Acts as a liaison with client contacts for all payroll requests
• Works with HR Administrator to ensure new hire onboarding compliance
• Provides HR Generalist appropriate reports during the benefits open enrollment
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of wage and hour laws
• Knowledge of current federal and state payroll tax
• Knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and detailed oriented is a must
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to work with multiple interruptions and time deadlines – flexibility is key
• Must be able to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality
• Critical thinking skills are a must

Experience and Education:

• 2+ years of solid payroll processing
• Prefer PEO payroll processing
• High School or equivalent experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Speaking, hearing, seeing, sitting, standing, keyboarding, and lifting.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED:        

Knowledge of general human resources administration; good understanding of office procedures; good organizational and multi-tasking skills; good telephone, customer service and word processing skills; and aptitude to learn new processes and procedures. Microsoft Office experience is a must. Must be able to work in a team environment and have great attention to detail.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands and may change at any time with or without notice.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.