Payroll Specialist

Job Description:
We are looking for a knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to process and manage the company's payroll. You will be the one to calculate wages based on hours worked and administer payments. A payroll specialist is able to use payroll software with accuracy and efficiency and is good with numbers and can be trusted with sensitive information.
Responsibilities:
Perform daily/weekly payroll department operations
Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits
Maintain Payroll records accurately
Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance
Process manual checks, relocations, stock options and other ancillary payroll items
Research and email appropriate audience of file issues
Complete verifications of employment
Vouchering of payments to vendors
Data entry for payroll related employee changes
Required Skills & Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED.
Prior experience processing multi-state payroll, in-house preferred
Working knowledge of payroll best practices.
Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations.
Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel.
Strong work ethic and team player.
High degree of professionalism.
Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills.
Ability to communicate with various levels of management.
Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.

UKG Pro experience desired

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