Payroll Specialist

Job Duties and Qualifications

Under direct supervision, functions as a member of a Payroll Unit, whose primary responsibility is the processing of employee payrolls, which includes HR and Payroll data gathering, processing, accounting, internal reporting, audit, and external reporting and remittance of all applicable wages and taxes. The incumbent demonstrates a general understanding of payroll tax laws. Responsible for medium to complex projects and required to produce proper supporting documentation related to applicable payroll reports, audits, accounting, and tax filings. Responsible for the preparation of adequate documentation in support of internal controls as directed by the process guidelines. Responsible for analysis, reconciliation, and ultimate resolution of a variety of payroll issues. Actively seeks support and guidance from subject matter experts on complex queries and issues to provide resolution. Provides support to leadership and the team as required to mitigate peak volume bottlenecks. Communicates with team and answers employee questions. Provides peer training to newer team members. Takes an active part in the continuous improvement process. A high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience required. A Bachelors Degree is preferred.