Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time while maintaining employee payroll records and supporting compliance with payroll tax and wage regulations. In a mid-sized company, this role often uses ADP to manage payroll transactions, employee updates, reporting, and payroll-related inquiries. Based on general knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll through ADP on a weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly basis. Based on general knowledge.
• Review and validate timekeeping records, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and other payroll changes. Based on general knowledge.
• Maintain employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, direct deposit information, and tax withholdings. Based on general knowledge.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with general ledger postings. Based on general knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with payroll policies, tax requirements, and wage and hour regulations. Based on general knowledge.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll processing. Based on general knowledge.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including reporting and tax form preparation. Based on general knowledge.
• Assist with audits and payroll process improvements. Based on general knowledge.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience preferred. Based on general knowledge.
• Experience using ADP for payroll administration. Based on general knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills. Based on general knowledge.
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting. Based on general knowledge.

Compensation

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