Job Title : BilingualPayroll Specialist
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Reports To : Human Resource Director
Full or Part-Time : Full-Time
Location : Pewaukee, WI
Travel : Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bilingual Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payroll operations and support out team with payroll-related communications and compliance. This position is critical to ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time and that payroll practices meet federal, state, and local requirements.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Accurately processes payroll for all employees within the organization on a weekly basis.
- Maintains personnel database regarding salaries for all employees.
- Accurately checks time sheets for accuracy, working with managers regarding any discrepancies.
- Enter data into ADP and spreadsheets as it is related to payroll.
- Handles all direct deposit requests.
- Works with accounting to produce manual checks when required.
- Accurately processing all wage garnishments.
- Makes adjustment in pay for raises, bonuses or any other changes in pay.
- Communicates with employees regarding any issues related to pay and any modifications that may happen.
- Responsible for the data entry and evaluation for accuracy and completeness of regular time, vacation payout, salary, leave of absence, overtime, severance payroll, retro payments, etc...
- Participates in all discussions in relation to payroll when needed.
- Works with the accounting team regarding payroll reports or other information needed related to payroll.
- Updates payroll database regarding federal, state and local changes related to payroll.
- Responsible for unemployment claims.
- Accurately issues W2's to all employees on a timely basis.
- Works closely with the payroll database to ensure all regulations are being followed appropriately.
- Ensures benefit rates are accurate in the payroll database.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience & Requirements
5+ years of experience in payroll preferably in a construction or similar field.Fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to translate payroll-related materialsAssociates degree in finance or accounting required, bachelor's degree preferred.Experience processing multistate payroll using ADP.Working knowledge of applicable government regulations.Familiarity with computer systems (MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, ADP is a plus), which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer systems.Skills & Qualifications
Exceptional mathematical and calculation skills.Experience in bilingual HR / payroll support role.Knowledge of ADP.Ability to multitask.Good research and analysis skills.Ability to work in a demanding environment, to manage high pressure situations, and to be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires.Strong organizational and time management skills.Be able to work well with others and meet strict deadlines.Detailed oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.Effective communication skills are both written and verbal.Compensation & Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company match