Payroll Specialist I

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Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist will process weekly payroll and maintain employee time records.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.
• Process weekly timecards using payroll software, handling calculations, and ensuring accurate posting and updates.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll files, employee records, time records, and supporting documentation for records retention policies, audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Partners with the Controller and Senior Payroll Specialist to facilitate seamless departmental processes and uphold labor compliance standards.
• Support payroll audits (internal & external) by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Perform additional payroll or administrative duties as needed to support accounting department.

Financial Responsibilities

There are no financial responsibilities for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy in large volume data entry
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as appropriate to the position.
• Ability to multi-task

Knowledge

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Competencies

• Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Time Management - Ability to stay organized and plan and how to divide time between specific activities.
• Collaboration Skills - Ability to work cooperatively with others, both within and outside of your team or department
• Discretion and Confidentiality- Ability to handle sensitive or private information with discretion and in accordance with ethical standards, policies, and legal requirements.
• Coachability & Learning Agility- Demonstrates openness to feedback, actively seeks learning opportunities, and willingly adjusts approach based on guidance, training, and organizational needs.
• Learning Orientation- Actively pursues learning, embraces change, and adapts practices based on new information or guidance.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of experience in payroll processing
• Prior experience processing high-volume weekly payroll a plus.
• Experience with LCPTracker, Elations, or other certified payroll platforms a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.