Pivotal Talent Search Hiring for Remote Payroll Specialist Job at Remote Full Time

Responsibilities

Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.

Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.

Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Prepares monthly journal entries for payroll and benefits accounts

Oversees the proper and accurate processing and tracking of Paid Time Off for all full-time personnel within the company

Oversee day to day operation of HRIS and Time Attendance database

Manage new hire information processing and approval via Paylocity

Assists the department in all leave tracking

Assists with the proper processing of all payroll terminations, benefit cancellations, and COBRA notifications

Manage monthly billings from insurance providers and other vendors, including review billings for accuracy, codes, and advance for payment

Compile post payroll accounting transactions and reporting

Oversees the proper and accurate processing and tracking of Paid Medical Leave for various states

Research and resolve issues regarding payroll discrepancies and processing

Qualifications

Experience with Paylocity a plus

Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.

Experience with dealing with sites in multiple states, in-person and remote employees.

Preferred Certified payroll professional, and/or HR Certification

Strong analytical skills, good judgment, and critical thinking skills

Basic knowledge of mathematical calculations and bookkeeping procedures

Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in Payroll

Commitment to professionalism, communicability, quality, efficiency, and process improvement

Preferred BS degree in Business, Business Administration, HRM, or related/equivalent fields

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