Position Summary
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a long-term temporary assignment. This position supports payroll operations and related administrative functions for a large, multi-department organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Length of Assignment: Temporary, 9+ months
Pay: $25.00/hr+
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Process payroll-related transactions and maintain accurate employee payroll records.
- Prepare payments and supporting documentation for payroll-related deductions and third-party remittances.
- Update and maintain employee information, including direct deposit details, tax withholding elections, deductions, earnings codes, and related payroll data.
- Generate, review, and analyze payroll and timekeeping reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Communicate payroll processing deadlines and requirements to internal stakeholders.
- Audit payroll transactions for active employees, new hires, and separated employees to ensure accurate compensation.
- Review and process various payroll adjustments, including retroactive pay, promotions, bonuses, reimbursements, leave payouts, and other compensation changes.
- Calculate and process final pay for employees separating from the organization.
- Collaborate with Human Resources, Benefits, Accounting, and other departments regarding payroll processes and employee compensation matters.
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll reporting activities.
- Support year-end payroll functions, including tax reporting and related documentation.
- Maintain confidential employee and payroll information in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous payroll, accounting, finance, or related administrative experience preferred.
- Knowledge of payroll processing practices, payroll taxes, and employee deductions is preferred.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Excellent mathematical and data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to interpret and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and cyclical workloads.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
- Experience working with payroll, timekeeping, HRIS, or accounting software is a plus.
- Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
Required Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Compliance
- Data Entry & Record Maintenance
- Microsoft Excel
- Report Generation & Analysis
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Confidential Data Handling
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.
PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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