Payroll Specialist

Job Title : Payroll Specialist

Salary : $50,000 - $67,000

Perks of the Payroll Specialist?

High-Impact Role - Lead payroll and retirement plan administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing for a diverse workforce.

Technical & Compliance Expertise - Manage complex payroll processes, labor law compliance, and 401(k) plan contributions while staying up-to-date on regulatory requirements.

Employee-Facing Leadership - Serve as the primary resource for payroll and 401(k) inquiries, providing guidance and support across the organization.

Collaborative Environment - Work closely with HR, Accounting, and department leaders to streamline processes and improve system efficiency.

Career Growth & Development - Continue building expertise in payroll systems, retirement plan administration, and HR / finance operations while contributing to a high-performing team.

Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching and safe harbor contributions, group / voluntary life insurance, PTO, disability coverage, employee meals, complimentary parking, and more.

Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist :

Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees, ensuring accuracy in wages, deductions, benefits, and taxes.

Reconcile timesheets, commissions, PTO balances, and retirement plan contributions to ensure proper payroll calculations.

Prepare payroll journal entries and ensure proper coding for departments and timecards.

Prepare and submit payroll-related filings, including tax reports, workers' compensation, and unemployment claims.

Generate payroll and 401(k) reports, providing insights on labor costs and retirement plan participation. Develop and maintain payroll and retirement plan policy manuals.

Serve as the main point of contact for payroll inquiries, assisting employees with pay, tax, and retirement plan questions.

Payroll Specialist Qualifications :

High school diploma is required. Bachelor's degree and / or FPC or CPP certification is a plus.

Fluency in Spanish is required.

Minimum of 4 years of payroll experience in a complex payroll environment.

Subject matter expert in UKG WFM system (payroll, scheduling, reporting).

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