Payroll Specialist

About the Role

The Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations for one of the assigned Payrolls using the company's electronic payroll system including processing new hires, separations, and any payroll updates; processing any leave requests; and handling special projects for the Payroll Department.

What You'll Do

• Process new hires and input benefit enrollment data, salary increases, and separations.
• Prepare paychecks and direct deposit transactions for employees.
• Verify accuracy of Electronic Time Submission and paycheck calculation using UKG.
• Process employee wage garnishments including Internal Revenue Service levies, Child Support Orders, and Chapter 13 deductions.
• Manage paid and unpaid leaves of absence, including FMLA paperwork.
• Create and process detailed payroll reports for management.
• Analyze payroll processes and make recommendations to the Payroll Manager when needed.
• Prepare and maintain payroll and employee files.
• Other duties as assigned.