Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this Contract to permanent role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a large-scale workforce. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in handling complex payroll tasks, compliance with regulatory standards, and providing exceptional support to employees.

Responsibilities:

- Process and review payroll data from timekeeping systems, addressing discrepancies and escalating concerns to the appropriate manager.

- Investigate and resolve issues related to timekeeping, payroll systems, and employee inquiries.

- Update and maintain payroll-related information, including federal, state, and local tax details, direct deposits, garnishments, and child support orders.

- Educate hourly employees about payroll matters such as paycheck details, calculations, and contractual progression.

- Prepare, process, and track manual payroll checks, ensuring accountability and reporting to management.

- Manage employee deductions and arrearages to address under-withheld amounts.

- Verify vacation in-lieu payments align with labor contracts and direct deposit requirements.

- Assist in ensuring accurate W-2 reporting and compliance with healthcare and retirement system requirements.

- Process sick pay claims, calculate eligibility, and maintain accurate records for bi-weekly accrual imports.

- Act as a backup for other payroll specialists and the payroll manager, contributing to team goals and performance objectives. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing, with expertise in full-cycle payroll.

- Knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and practices.

- Proven ability to manage payroll for a workforce of over 500 employees.

- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax compliance.

- Experience handling garnishments, child support orders, and direct deposit setups.

- Proficiency in researching and resolving payroll discrepancies.

- Excellent communication skills to effectively educate and support employees.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

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