Payroll Specialist

Overview

Project Worldwide has a Payroll Specialist opening.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing the payroll for employees across multiple locations. The successful candidate will bring experience in payroll administration, strong analytical skills, and a strategic mindset to optimize our payroll process.

• Administration and processing of weekly and bi-weekly payroll for our Shop and Office employees, including data entry of changes, payroll processing, and system maintenance
• Entering any special bonuses, sick, ESOP, bonuses and holiday hours
• Processing any payroll changes (New hires, separations, etc.)
• Perform payroll-related functions including but not limited to; processing tax changes, wage garnishments, deductions, and direct deposit
• Audit employee timesheets for hours worked and accuracy
• Ensure questions from employees are being accurately answered and addressed in a timely manner with a focus on customer service
• Oversees maintenance and retention of payroll records
• Review and approve payroll cycle reports, changes made to earning and deduction records, and special items
• Manage and maintain employee payroll records
• Manage and maintain strong controls in preparation, review, and distribution of company’s payroll
• Provide timely and accurate postings of all payrolls for general ledger accounting
• Support internal audit and audit requests, as necessary
• Work with benefits and HR teams who provide information for payroll processing
• Performs other duties as assigned

• 2+ years managing payroll operations/processes & experience with the following technologies or similar platforms:
• ADP Workforce Now
• Workday
• Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Google G-suite
• Excellent attention to detail, well organized
• Mathematical and calculation skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Holds a high level of confidentiality
• Knowledge of payroll, garnishments, and benefits distributions
• Experience processing payroll for multi-states
• Multitasking and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Collective Bargaining payroll preferred, but not required