PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Gates, Hudson & Associates
Fairfax, VA, United States
Full-time

Overview :

Gates Hudson is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our exciting HR team. This position is responsible for processing multiple payrolls, maintaining accurate payroll data, and answering employee inquiries.

The Payroll Specialist will report directly to the Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities :

Maintains and updates employees’ pay records

Gathers information on hours worked for all employees within a given pay group

Prepare and process pay data through our HRIS / Payroll system, UKG Pro and distribute paychecks as needed

Ensures the accuracy of federal, state, and local taxes, fringe benefits, garnishments, etc.

Audits employee T&A records, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information, etc.

Conducts monthly audits of PTO accruals and balances

Supports the annual salary review process by providing needed reports and information on salary changes and role alignment

Maintains and processes payroll transactions with accuracy and efficiency in UKG Pro

Monitors and provides timely answers to employee payroll inquiries via HR HelpDesk

Provides audit support to the Payroll Manager as needed

Train new hire employees in all timekeeping and approval processes and procedures

Assists with special projects as assigned

Qualifications :

A minimum of 3 years payroll processing experience with high volume, multi-state environment

Accounting fundamentals proficiency and payroll best practices

One year of experience with UKG Pro, Workday or HRIS systems is required

Knowledge of applicable payroll laws and regulations (I.e. Sarbanes-Oxley Act, FLSA, FMLA, Overtime)

Experience processing bonuses and commissions

Experience with acquisitions and processing multiple company entities

Ability to work collectively, as well as follow through independently to complete tasks as required

Outstanding organizational ability with excellent and accurate attention to detail

Ability to work independently on multiple tasks under tight deadlines

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Competency in Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUPS) and other Microsoft Office products

Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality

BS / BA in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources Management or equivalent work experience required

Thrive in a fast pace environment

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