FL-HART-Payroll Specialist

Job Title: FL-HART-Payroll Specialist
Location: Tampa, FL 33605
Duration: 1 Month
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift Timings: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS NEEDED:

• The Payroll Specialist performs advanced and complex payroll functions to ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee compensation.
• This position independently manages complex payroll transactions, interprets and applies payroll policies and applicable collective bargaining provisions, resolves escalated payroll issues, and performs reconciliation and reporting activities.
• The Payroll Specialist serves as a subject matter resource for payroll processes and may provide guidance, training, or review of the work of other payroll staff.
• Validate employee pay hours to ensure an accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll.
• Apply pay rules as stated in the ATU and Teamster Labor Contracts, Non-Bargaining handbook and DOL requirements.
• To understand pay cycle processing and knowledge of ADP Payroll.
• Assist Payroll Manager as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Process complex payroll transactions and ensure accurate and timely payment of employees.
• Process and resolve complex payroll adjustments and transactions, including retroactive pay, wage corrections, supplemental payments, final pay, garnishments, tax withholding adjustments, benefit deductions and other payroll-related corrections.
• Research, interpret, and apply payroll policies, procedure, collective bargaining provisions, and applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations to ensure consistent and compliant payroll administration.
• Investigate and resolve escalated payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries and complex pay-related issues; identify root causes and recommend or implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to the following payroll processing; identify discrepancies and perform necessary corrections and adjustments.
• Perform payroll-to-general-ledger reconciliations and research and resolve variances between payroll records, accounting records, benefit deductions, tax liabilities and related financial systems.
• Prepare, maintain and analyze payroll reports, records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for management.
• Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation, researching payroll transactions, responding to inquiries, and assisting with the implementation of corrective actions or process improvements.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities and reporting, including the reconciliation and verification of payroll records, taxable wages, deductions, and other information necessary for required tax reporting and employee wage statements.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of employee payroll, tax, and personal information.
• Serve as a technical resource to payroll staff, managers, and employees regarding complex payroll matters.
• Management garnishment set ups and changes in ADP.
• Assist in reviewing preview check register and making corrections as needed.
• Prepare check requests and backup documentation for payroll deductions paid through Accounts Payable or an ACH deposit.
• Prepare payroll off-cycle checks.