Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for assisting the payroll function including processing four separate payrolls. This position is also responsible for the adherence to all policies and processes to effectively process payroll. This position will work with company leaders to ensure timely payroll processing and will be responsible for all communications regarding time and attendance, reporting, and payroll. This position is also responsible for assisting managing the company 401k plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Contribute to payroll processes and payroll data integrity for all Acuity companies.
• Inputs and prepares payroll data. Utilizes payroll system(s) to produce accurate and timely payroll.
• Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, PTO accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.) for management and as required.
• Maintains payroll system(s), audits records, and generates reports.
• Ensures effective processes related to meal policy compliance.
• Implements and maintains processes for benefit deductions and reporting.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable State and Federal wage and hour laws, applying them accordingly to ensure compliance to regulations.
• Assists company leaders on payroll procedures to facilitate compliance.
• Ensures that wage garnishments are processes consistent with garnishment requests and state regulations.
• Assists with audits related to pay records.
• Evaluates and recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Assists in identifying trends in Payroll compliance issues and participates in identifying solutions and system changes to mitigate risk concerns.
• Maintains strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices).
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS :

REQUIRED :

DESIRABLE :

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES / TALENTS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

All of the information contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this classification, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the duties and / or work assignments of all positions, without advanced notice, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.