Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a bilingual Payroll Specialist to manage comprehensive payroll operations for a diverse workforce. This role requires a proactive individual who ensures the accuracy and efficiency of payroll processes while maintaining compliance with labor regulations and confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities :

• Process bi-weekly payroll for employees across various classifications, including hourly, salaried, and commissioned staff.
• Calculate and process wages, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings with precision and timeliness.
• Audit and reconcile timesheets, commissions, and retirement contributions to ensure accurate payroll output.
• Prepare bi-weekly journal entries for payroll, ensuring proper departmental coding and compliance.
• Maintain payroll records with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to retention policies.
• Verify data consistency between payroll systems and retirement plan platforms to ensure seamless data integration.
• Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly to support employee satisfaction.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to improve payroll processes and compliance standards.
• Stay updated on labor regulations and payroll best practices to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in full-cycle payroll operations.
• Expertise in managing payroll for multi-state employees and handling diverse classifications.
• Proficiency in payroll systems, particularly UKG Pro and UKG Ready.
• Strong ability to process payroll for employee groups ranging from 101 to 500 individuals.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Solid understanding of labor regulations, tax laws, and retirement plan administration.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.