Process the weekly payroll accurately and efficiently, from timecard collection to final payroll verification and payment distribution.

Audit timesheets for accuracy, calculating gross wages, overtime, and shift differentials.

Process and manage deductions, including taxes, wage garnishments, and benefits contributions. Reconcile payroll data, research any discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.

Maintain absolute discretion, handling sensitive employee data and payroll operations securely.

Ensure all payroll and personal identifiable information is kept private and compliant with company privacy policies. Crosstrain on various company benefits programs, including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Serve as an efficient backup and support resource for the Benefit Coordinator.

Assist with open enrollment, new hire benefit orientations, and employee benefits inquiries.

Act as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, and related payroll issues.

Resolve employee concerns with a high degree of empathy, professionalism, and customer focus. Maintain organized digital and physical payroll records for audits and reporting.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates degree in related discipline; and
• two years’ experience working with payroll and accounting; or
• equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

• Valid driver’s license.
  

Other Qualifications

• This is a confidential employee who must be able to maintain confidentiality of employee records
• Solid understanding of business/accounting math skills required.
• Must be able to work with numbers and dates to complete reports with ability to identify and correct errors in a variety of mathematical computations.
• Bilingual skills helpful but not necessary—Spanish/English.
• Must be able to present ideas in user friendly language.
• Must have working experience of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to operate office equipment that support the payroll process—10 key adding machine, computer, typewriter, fax and envelop stuffer.
• ERP software experience such as Lawson or SAP will be helpful.
• Must be able to arrange work schedule to accommodate employee meetings that may be earlier or later than normal working hours.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must be flexible and able to prioritize and juggle multiple issues simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Must be able to work overtime as required during peak seasons and busy project cycles to meet business needs.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated and directed.
• Must understand the need to work in a team-oriented, collaborative, and confidential work environment focusing on accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such