Job Description
Job Description
PAYROLL SPECIALIST
With 45 years of experience connecting individuals with meaningful job opportunities, we are passionate about supporting our employees, clients, and communities. If you’re ready to make an impact and contribute to a fun, dynamic, and results-driven Top Workplace … keep reading!
Doherty is excited to welcome a new Payroll Specialist into the team at our Edina, MN office. The Payroll Specialist coordinates all activities relating to producing weekly payroll and billing for each operating division in an accurate and timely manner, as well as provides excellent customer service to clients, employees and internal customers.
This position is onsite in Edina, MN, and our hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm.
PAYROLL SPECIALIST MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures receipt of timecards; verifies for correct hours and approval.
- Enters / imports data from timecards into the computer, runs payroll processes and produces checks and invoices.
- Enters drug and background charges to customers for billing.
- Enters / imports equipment deductions, levies, garnishments and child support deductions.
- Ensures proper delivery / mailing of the checks and invoices.
- Processes files and documents for internal and external customers using payroll / billing data.
- Files all input documents and output reports as required.
- Handles busy phones involving inquiries from temporary employees and clients regarding payroll or billing related issues; troubleshoots problems.
- Completes employment verification requests and requests for employment information from governmental agencies.
- Provides manual W-2 copies to employees upon request.
- Guides employees through the Internet to retrieve data from their employee portal.
- Responds to miscellaneous requests for documentation from clients and management.
- Other duties may be assigned.
PAYROLL SPECIALIST KEY REQUIREMENTS
Experience in accounting, payroll, customer service or call center a plus.Proficient with 10-key calculator.Experience using Microsoft Office required - primarily Outlook and Excel.Strong prioritization and multitasking skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with employees at all levels, as well as clients.Must have excellent problem solving and organizational skills.Able to work autonomously and within a team.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions and percentages.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED required
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
We understand that we’re not just interviewing YOU; you’re also interviewing US to see if Doherty is a good fit! To give you a better idea of what working for our company is like, here are some of our favorite perks :
Exceptional paid time off (PTO) plan and paid holiday scheduleImpressive health benefit offering (medical, dental, vision), including family coverageGenerous retirement plan options & 401(k) with employer matchTuition assistance and student loan payoff programs, as well as an elevated emphasis on continued education / training at all levelsSpecial recognition for employee birthdays and anniversaries, company-hosted celebrations, as well as frequent rewards and recognitionsFriendly work environment with Annual Employee Appreciation WeekHonest & ethical company (recipient of the Minnesota Business Ethics Award)As an equal opportunity employer, Doherty welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
ABOUT DOHERTY
Doherty’s business is people, and we have been connecting individuals in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin and beyond with work opportunities for over 45 years. Our company has been named a Top Workplace in Minnesota for over a decade and has also been listed as a Top Workplace USA! We live our core values and truly enjoy the meaningful and positive impact we make in the local communities we serve. #WorkatDoherty