Specialist - Payroll

Payroll Specialist

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. Airgas is hiring for a Payroll Specialist in Long Beach, CA!

The Payroll Specialist partners daily with Airgas Managers and associates to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance. This role is responsible for performing daily payroll operations, including multistate payroll processing, for employees across the country for both weekly and biweekly staff. The high-volume position requires keen organizational skills, strong attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities include :

• Weekly and biweekly accurate and timely multistate payroll processing using Workday ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local requirements.
• An understanding of tax regulations and legal requirements to ensure compliance with established guidelines and local payroll rules.
• Ensuring timely submission of wage attachments (child support orders, tax levies, garnishments, etc.)
• Process manual checks, special pays, gross-ups, and corrections / adjustments. Some manual calculations may be required.
• Maintain payroll records and filing administration according to internal department practices.
• Facilitate strong customer service relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Respond to service tickets and answer routine telephone inquiries concerning payroll issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist accounting staff in research and resolution of payroll related transactions, including outstanding payroll checks.
• Provide support to peers / leadership as needed; timely feedback to manager, supervisor, and customers.
• Assist in process improvement projects and other initiatives as assigned by the Payroll Manager.
• Adhere to internal control processes when initiating, recording, summarizing and reporting payroll transactions.
• Actively participate in payroll year-end activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Your differences enhance our performance. At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience : At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment.