Payroll Specialist

Addison Group
Charlotte, NC
$45K-$64K a year
Full-time

Role : Payroll Specialist

Location : Charlotte, NC

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $45,000 - $64,000 per year

General Job Description : The Payroll Specialist position performs specialized work requiring the application of basic bookkeeping principles and practices in maintaining payroll and related records.

Reports to : Director of HR

Qualifications :

  • Requires high school diploma or equivalent, combined with a combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Two years’ experience in payroll required.
  • Experience with computer- based payroll and accounting systems in a medium sized organization required, preferably with governmental accounting software.
  • Proficient in Excel, Paylocity, Paycom, ADP, Workday, or other HRIS / Payroll platforms.
  • Must possess sound decision- making skills and multi-task while working in an environment of stress with specific deadlines.
  • Willingness to work with a significant diversity of individuals and / or groups.
  • Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.
  • Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with various groups, customer service etiquette a must;

maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

Essential Job Functions :

  • Possess and utilize excellent team building skills.
  • Accept delegated responsibilities willingly.
  • Able to work under occasional stress.
  • Demonstrate a high level of initiative in job performance.
  • Communicate effectively with a diverse community.

Performance Responsibilities :

  • Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
  • Processes direct deposit payments and issues paychecks.
  • Calculates and deposits payroll taxes.
  • Processes and issues annual W-2 forms to employees.
  • Updates master payroll records by entering changes in exemptions and banking changes.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of employee time and attendance.
  • Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions and leave.
  • Determines payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income tax, FICA taxes for both employee and employer and workers compensation.
  • Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
  • Provides assistance to various employee groups regarding payroll questions and requests.
  • Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
  • Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality.
  • Contributes to team effort to ensure personnel receive the correct compensation in a timely manner.
  • Performs other duties and assumes responsibilities as may be assigned.
  • 30+ days ago
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