Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, dynamic professional payroll specialist to join our team! The payroll specialist is responsible for the processing of payroll and related tasks. Performs all duties connected to the processing of payroll using the HRIS system. This position requires supervision and typically requires training to start in the position, and on-going training for newly instituted payroll rules and regulations and software updates. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to reach new goals while striving in a high-energy, fast paced environment, the payroll specialist opportunity is for you.

Goodwill's mission is to connect Kentucky job seekers with the resources and services they need to find and maintain long-term employment and a career path. We serve Kentuckians who have disabilities or experience other challenges finding success in the workforce, such as criminal backgrounds, language barriers, limited education, lack of transportation and chronic poverty.

Job type : Full-time, non-exempt

Essential duties and tasks :

• Provides exceptional customer service by responding in a timely manner to requests and questions regarding time reporting, payroll, tax, benefit, and other deductions for assigned areas of the agency, troubleshooting issues, and bringing in other internal or external parties as needed.
• Sets up newly hired or rehired employees in the payroll system including administering all aspects of the Form I-9 process. Ensure that all payroll processing guidelines and rules are followed to ensure all employee data and tax withholdings are accurate and complete.
• Administers employee change transactions; terminations, transfers, promotions, pay changes, job changes, and other employee changes accurately and timely, following proper payroll protocols.
• Processes payroll in an accurate and timely manner, following payroll processing procedures and guidelines, including for pay groups with unique or specialized requirements.
• Processes employment verifications, wage attachments, tax notices, third party inquiries, and other items necessary for payroll and employment tax setup and / or processing according to established procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and experience :

High school diploma or GED required.

Experience in human resources or payroll-related data processing required.

Experience performing all functions in payroll processing for a medium to large company, required; at least three (3) years preferred.

Must be able to work under tight deadlines and time requirements.

Physical demands :

This job may have physical requirements that are considered sedentary work. Sedentary work involves sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, and visual acuity and occasional lifting to 15 pounds.

Travel to other locations beyond the assigned work location is occasionally required.

Benefits :

403(b) plan

Company 403(b) matching contributions

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance

Generous vacation time & 8 paid holidays

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life, dependent life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary term life insurance

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is an EEO / AA employer - M / F / veteran / disability / sexual orientation / gender identity.